Measure Before You Optimize: Utilize tools like React DevTools Profiler, why-did-you-render, Lighthouse, and real user feedback to identify performance bottlenecks.
Too Many Renders? Check Your State: Avoid over-rendering caused by lifted state by keeping state close to where it's used and using derived state with memoization.
useEffect Isn't Your Friend (Most of the Time): Use useEffect only when necessary and explore alternative approaches to handle derived or declarative logic.
Initial Load Times Matter More Than You Think: Optimize initial load times by code splitting routes, tree shaking unused code, and breaking up large components.