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Performance Optimization Techniques for Large React Native Apps
Vikram Malhotra
Mobile Lead
Feb 22, 2026
1. Use FlashList instead of FlatList
Shopify's `FlashList` recycles views much more efficiently than the standard FlatList, crucial for long lists of data.
2. Memoization
Prevent unnecessary re-renders of child components by using `React.memo` and `useCallback`.
jsx
const MyItem = React.memo(({ title }) => {
return <Text>{title}</Text>;
});Share this article:
