React Performance Patterns That Actually Work

# React Performance Patterns That Actually Work React performance optimization is often misunderstood. Let's cut through the noise and focus on patterns that make a real difference... ## Understanding Re-renders Not all re-renders are bad. Understanding when and why components re-render is the first step... ## State Colocation Keeping state close to where it's used is the most underrated optimization technique... ## Virtualization for Large Lists When you have thousands of items, virtualization isn't optional. Using react-window effectively... ## Code Splitting and Lazy Loading Not everything needs to load upfront. Strategic code splitting for faster initial loads...