Optimizing Performance in Blazor Server Applications
Introduction
- Briefly explain what Blazor Server is and why performance optimization is important.
- Common performance challenges in Blazor Server applications.
1. Reducing Network Traffic
- Minimizing Component Re-renders: Use @key, ShouldRender(), and StateHasChanged() wisely.
- Efficient Data Binding: Avoid unnecessary bindings and use @bind only when needed.
- Using Partial Rendering: Implement RenderFragment for selective UI updates.
2. Managing SignalR Efficiently
- Reduce unnecessary UI updates to lower SignalR message frequency.
- Implement circuit management to handle disconnected users properly.
- Optimize data transmission by sending only required updates.
3. Efficient State Management
- Use Persistent State Storage (e.g., ProtectedBrowserStorage or LocalStorage).
- Implement Scoped Services instead of relying on Singleton or Transient services for UI-related data.
4. Optimizing Database Queries
- Use Stored Procedures (since you already use them in banking software).
- Implement Lazy Loading and Paging for large datasets.
- Reduce round trips by using batch queries.
5. Memory Management and Garbage Collection
- Dispose of unused components properly (IDisposable).
- Avoid large objects in memory—use streaming for file downloads.
6. UI & Rendering Optimizations
- Virtualize lists with <Virtualize> for large datasets.
- Optimize CSS & JS loading by using lazy loading and minification.
- Reduce unnecessary DOM updates by using @key.
7. Background Processing
- Use background services (e.g., IHostedService) for long-running tasks instead of blocking the UI thread.
- Implement Queues for async operations.
8. Pre-rendering & Lazy Loading
- Use Pre-rendering for SEO and first-load performance.
- Lazy-load heavy components to improve page load speed.
9. Profiling and Debugging Performance Issues
- Use Performance Profilers (e.g., Application Insights, MiniProfiler).
- Debug SignalR traffic using Browser DevTools.
Conclusion
- Summarize key points.
- Encourage best practices for maintaining high-performance Blazor Server applications.