How to optimize build times for Gatsby apps
Blog post from New Relic
Gatsby, a React-based framework, is popular among developers using the Jamstack architecture for building fast and scalable websites by compiling sites into static files for deployment on content delivery networks (CDNs). New Relic has introduced a Gatsby quickstart feature in its Instant Observability platform, enabling users to monitor and optimize Gatsby build times by examining internal APIs for insights into the performance of APIs, plugins, and code changes. The blog details best practices for evaluating and improving the performance of large Gatsby sites, such as New Relic's documentation site, which utilizes a significant number of plugins and experiences frequent content updates. By leveraging the Gatsby quickstart integration, users can analyze the impact of different plugins, optimize build processes, and evaluate the efficiency of cloud providers. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of optimizing GraphQL queries and image processing to enhance build times, offering practical examples and strategies to improve efficiency and reduce operational complexity.