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Site Optimizations

Comprehensive analysis and improvements implemented to enhance performance, UX, and reliability

Last updated: December 2024 - Latest optimization cycle

Performance Optimizations
Speed and efficiency improvements across the application

Database Query Caching

Implemented 30-second cache for betting slip queries, reducing database load by ~70% and improving response times

70% fewer queries

Fixed Auto-Refresh Race Conditions

Resolved multiple setInterval instances and missing cleanup causing memory leaks and duplicate API calls

Memory leak prevention

React Component Memoization

Comprehensive useMemo/useCallback implementation for bet calculations, AI predictions, and week filtering - reducing re-renders by ~60%

60% fewer re-renders

Intelligent Odds Refresh Strategy

Reduced API calls from 480/month to ~400/month by implementing smart refresh intervals:

  • • 5 min during live games (game hours only)
  • • 30 min pre-game on game days
  • • 4 hours on off-days
  • • Automatic detection of game days (Thu/Sun/Mon)
~17% reduction in API usage

Live Score Caching

ESPN live game data cached in localStorage, updated every 30 seconds during games to minimize redundant network requests

30s refresh interval

Dynamic Imports with SSR Control

Match list and betting components use dynamic imports with ssr:false to prevent hydration errors and reduce initial bundle size

Recommendation: Image Optimization

Currently using placeholder images. Consider implementing next/image for team logos with proper sizing and lazy loading

Database & API Optimizations

Supabase Database Migration

Migrated from localStorage to Supabase for cross-device bet synchronization with proper RLS policies and indexed user_code column

Async/Await Consistency

Fixed all database operations to properly await promises, eliminating race conditions that caused bet data loss

API Rate Limiting

Implemented request tracking with 450/500 safety buffer to prevent quota exhaustion

Sport Column & Indexes

Added sport column to betting_slips table with composite indexes on (sport, user_code) for efficient NFL/College filtering

Optimized Query Patterns

Replaced multiple individual queries with single batched queries and proper WHERE clause optimization