Trim the fat: tips for keeping bundle size small 🏋️

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Preact.js

This one only applies to React-based projects, but the simplest way to cut out a sizeable chunk from your bundle is to swap React for Preact. There are guides for doing this process in a few steps, and with the preact-compat compatibility layer chances are you won't notice a difference (except for the significantly smaller bundle size!).

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BundlePhobia

Beyond this, take a hard look at your dependencies and decide if you really need all the features they provide. Even small packages can stack up over time. Tools like bundlephobia are helpful for finding smaller alternatives to a library with a similar API.

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