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What common performance optimization techniques are used in large Vue 3 applications?

Lazy loading, v-memo, shallowRef, virtualization

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Common performance techniques in production Vue 3 apps:

  • Route/component lazy loading (() => import(...)) to reduce initial bundle size.
  • v-once/v-memo to skip re-rendering static or infrequently changing subtrees.
  • shallowRef/shallowReactive for large data structures that don't need deep reactivity.
  • List virtualization (e.g., via vue-virtual-scroller) for rendering very large lists efficiently.
  • v-show vs v-if chosen deliberately based on toggle frequency.
  • KeepAlive to avoid re-mounting components with expensive setup.
  • Debouncing/throttling expensive watchers or event handlers (often via VueUse composables).
  • Using the <script setup> compiler optimizations, which generate more efficient render code than manual setup() returns.