{"slug":"mobile-performance-react-native","title":"mobile-performance-react-native","summary":"React Native performance profiling, optimization, and monitoring - JS/UI thread analysis, re-render prevention, list optimization, image performance, bundle size, startup time, memory leaks, React Compiler, New Architecture benefits","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-29T15:28:14.855641Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/agents-inc/skills","stars":24,"forks":8,"license":"MIT","updatedAt":"2026-09-07T17:50:55Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: mobile-performance-react-native\ndescription: React Native performance profiling, optimization, and monitoring - JS/UI thread analysis, re-render prevention, list optimization, image performance, bundle size, startup time, memory leaks, React Compiler, New Architecture benefits</h2>\n<h1>React Native Performance Patterns</h1>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Quick Guide:</strong> Profile before optimizing -- use React Native DevTools Profiler (replaces Flipper since 0.76) and platform profilers to find actual bottlenecks. Target 60 FPS (16.67ms per frame). Understand JS thread vs UI thread: animations on the UI thread, business logic on JS. Use React.memo + useCallback for list items, FlashList for large lists, InteractionManager to defer heavy work during transitions. React Compiler (v1.0+) auto-memoizes most components -- verify before adding manual memoization. Always test in release builds; dev mode adds significant overhead.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;critical_requirements&gt;</p>\n<h2>CRITICAL: Before Using This Skill</h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>All code must follow project conventions in CLAUDE.md</strong> (kebab-case, named exports, import ordering, <code>import type</code>, named constants)</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p><strong>(You MUST profile BEFORE optimizing -- use React Native DevTools Profiler or platform tools to identify actual bottlenecks, never optimize blindly)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST test performance in RELEASE builds -- dev mode adds significant overhead that masks real performance characteristics)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST understand the JS thread vs UI thread distinction -- animations belong on the UI thread, heavy computation must be deferred with InteractionManager)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST memoize renderItem callbacks and item components for FlashList/FlatList -- inline functions break virtualization performance)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST check if React Compiler is enabled before adding manual useMemo/useCallback/React.memo -- the compiler auto-memoizes and manual hints become redundant)</strong></p>\n<p>&lt;/critical_requirements&gt;</p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Auto-detection:</strong> React Native performance, FPS, frame rate, JS thread, UI thread, re-render, React.memo, useMemo, useCallback, FlashList optimization, FlatList optimization, InteractionManager, requestAnimationFrame, Hermes, bytecode, bundle size, Metro, tree shaking, startup time, memory leak, heap snapshot, React Compiler, auto-memoization, react-native-performance, Flipper profiler, React Native DevTools, Perf Monitor, useNativeDriver, LayoutAnimation, Reanimated worklet</p>\n<p><strong>When to use:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosing dropped frames, jank, or slow transitions</li>\n<li>Optimizing list scrolling performance (FlashList/FlatList)</li>\n<li>Reducing re-renders in component trees</li>\n<li>Profiling JS thread vs UI thread bottlenecks</li>\n<li>Reducing app startup time or bundle size</li>\n<li>Detecting and fixing memory leaks</li>\n<li>Deciding whether to add manual memoization vs relying on React Compiler</li>\n<li>Monitoring performance in production</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>When NOT to use:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>General React Native component architecture (use the framework skill)</li>\n<li>Navigation setup and patterns (use the framework skill)</li>\n<li>Styling and theming patterns (use the framework skill)</li>\n<li>Animation API patterns (use the animation skill)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Key patterns covered:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>JS thread vs UI thread mental model and frame budget</li>\n<li>Profiling with React Native DevTools, platform profilers, and Hermes profiles</li>\n<li>Re-render optimization (React.memo, useCallback, useMemo, React Compiler)</li>\n<li>List optimization (FlashList cell recycling, FlatList tuning, memoized items)</li>\n<li>Image optimization (sizing, caching, preloading, placeholder strategies)</li>\n<li>Bundle size reduction (tree shaking, named imports, code splitting)</li>\n<li>Startup time optimization (Hermes bytecode, lazy loading, deferred work)</li>\n<li>Memory leak detection and prevention</li>\n<li>Production performance monitoring</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Detailed Resources:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"examples/core.md\">examples/core.md</a> - Re-render optimization, list performance, deferred work</li>\n<li><a href=\"examples/profiling.md\">examples/profiling.md</a> - Profiling tools, memory analysis, production monitoring</li>\n<li><a href=\"reference.md\">reference.md</a> - Decision frameworks, performance checklists, targets</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n\n<hr>\n\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;decision_framework&gt;</p>\n<h2>Decision Framework</h2>\n<h3>Should I Optimize This?</h3>\n<pre><code>Is there a measurable performance problem?\n|-- NO -&gt; Don't optimize. Premature optimization wastes time.\n+-- YES -&gt; Have you profiled to identify the root cause?\n    |-- NO -&gt; Profile first (React Native DevTools Profiler, Perf Monitor)\n    +-- YES -&gt; What is the bottleneck?\n        |-- JS thread congested -&gt; Defer work (InteractionManager), reduce re-renders\n        |-- UI thread dropping frames -&gt; Offload to native (useNativeDriver, worklets)\n        |-- List scrolling jank -&gt; FlashList, memoize renderItem, getItemType\n        |-- Slow startup -&gt; Lazy load screens, defer initialization\n        |-- High memory usage -&gt; Check for leaks (heap snapshots)\n        +-- Large bundle -&gt; Named imports, tree shaking, bundle visualization\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Manual Memoization Decision</h3>\n<pre><code>Is React Compiler enabled in your project?\n|-- YES -&gt; Does the component show \"Memo\" badge in DevTools?\n|   |-- YES -&gt; Manual memoization is redundant. Don't add it.\n|   +-- NO -&gt; Is this a third-party component or complex dynamic pattern?\n|       |-- YES -&gt; Manual memo/useCallback may be needed. Profile first.\n|       +-- NO -&gt; The compiler should handle it. File a bug if it doesn't.\n+-- NO -&gt; Is this component in a list (renderItem)?\n    |-- YES -&gt; Always React.memo + useCallback\n    +-- NO -&gt; Does profiling show unnecessary re-renders?\n        |-- YES -&gt; Add React.memo, useCallback for callback props\n        +-- NO -&gt; Don't memoize. It adds complexity without benefit.\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Animation Performance Decision</h3>\n<pre><code>What type of animation?\n|-- Layout change (appear/disappear) -&gt; LayoutAnimation (Core Animation, bypasses JS)\n|-- Simple transform/opacity -&gt; Animated API with useNativeDriver: true\n|-- Gesture-driven -&gt; Use your animation library's worklet-based API (runs on UI thread)\n+-- Complex multi-step -&gt; Use your animation library for UI thread execution\n</code></pre>\n<p>&lt;/decision_framework&gt;</p>\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;red_flags&gt;</p>\n<h2>RED FLAGS</h2>\n<p><strong>High Priority Issues:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimizing without profiling first -- you're guessing, not solving. Profile to identify the actual bottleneck.</li>\n<li>Testing performance in dev mode -- dev mode adds significant overhead (console logging, error checking, hot reload). Always benchmark in release builds.</li>\n<li>Inline functions in FlatList/FlashList renderItem -- creates new function reference every render, defeats recycling/virtualization.</li>\n<li>Adding <code>key</code> props to FlashList items -- breaks cell recycling, the core performance advantage of FlashList.</li>\n<li>Running heavy computation synchronously during screen transitions -- blocks the JS thread, causes transition jank.</li>\n<li>Using <code>console.log</code> in production bundles -- causes JS thread bottlenecks. Use <code>babel-plugin-transform-remove-console</code>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Medium Priority Issues:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding manual useMemo/useCallback everywhere without profiling -- adds code complexity, may be redundant with React Compiler.</li>\n<li>Using ScrollView + map() for lists with 50+ items -- no virtualization, all items rendered in memory simultaneously.</li>\n<li>Inline style objects in frequently re-rendering components -- creates new object reference every render.</li>\n<li>Not providing getItemLayout for fixed-height FlatList items -- forces measurement on every scroll, missing a significant optimization.</li>\n<li>Namespace imports (<code>import * as</code>) for large libraries -- prevents tree shaking, inflates bundle.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Gotchas &amp; Edge Cases:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>removeClippedSubviews</code> helps memory on Android but can cause blank areas on iOS -- use <code>Platform.OS === \"android\"</code> guard.</li>\n<li><code>useNativeDriver: true</code> only supports non-layout properties (transform, opacity) -- width, height, padding animations must run on JS thread.</li>\n<li>FlatList <code>onEndReached</code> fires immediately if initial data fits the screen -- set <code>onEndReachedThreshold</code> carefully and guard against duplicate calls.</li>\n<li>Hermes heap snapshots show retained objects including JS engine internals -- filter for your app's classes/closures when analyzing.</li>\n<li>React Compiler cannot optimize components that use <code>arguments</code>, <code>eval</code>, or non-standard patterns -- these fall back to uncompiled behavior.</li>\n<li>LayoutAnimation affects ALL layout changes in the next cycle, not just the one you intended -- scope it carefully or use the Animated API for targeted animations.</li>\n<li><code>InteractionManager.runAfterInteractions</code> tasks are canceled if the component unmounts -- always clean up with <code>task.cancel()</code> in useEffect return.</li>\n<li>FlashList v2 requires New Architecture -- use FlashList v1 or FlatList if on legacy architecture.</li>\n<li>Dev mode \"Perf Monitor\" shows in-app FPS but includes dev overhead -- only trust release build measurements.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&lt;/red_flags&gt;</p>\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;critical_reminders&gt;</p>\n<h2>CRITICAL REMINDERS</h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>All code must follow project conventions in CLAUDE.md</strong></p>\n</blockquote>\n<p><strong>(You MUST profile BEFORE optimizing -- use React Native DevTools Profiler or platform tools to identify actual bottlenecks, never optimize blindly)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST test performance in RELEASE builds -- dev mode adds significant overhead that masks real performance characteristics)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST understand the JS thread vs UI thread distinction -- animations belong on the UI thread, heavy computation must be deferred with InteractionManager)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST memoize renderItem callbacks and item components for FlashList/FlatList -- inline functions break virtualization performance)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST check if React Compiler is enabled before adding manual useMemo/useCallback/React.memo -- the compiler auto-memoizes and manual hints become redundant)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Failure to follow these rules will result in blind optimization that misses real bottlenecks, jank during transitions, and unnecessary code complexity.</strong></p>\n<p>&lt;/critical_reminders&gt;</p>\n","files":[{"path":"examples/core.md","sizeBytes":16630,"isText":true},{"path":"examples/profiling.md","sizeBytes":13263,"isText":true},{"path":"reference.md","sizeBytes":9572,"isText":true},{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":21585,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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