Faster pages when there are a large number of queries

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Good morning,

I just wanted to get some advice on speeding up the load time for pages when there are a large number of queries. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.

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Hello @tomm,

When dealing with pages that have a large number of queries, there are several strategies you can use to improve load times:

  1. Reduce Query Redundancy
  • Combine related queries into one where possible. Pull only the necessary data by applying filters and limiting results directly in your database or API.
  1. Enable Query Caching
  • For queries that don’t need real-time data, enable caching to avoid redundant fetches.
  1. Lazy Load or Use Conditional Queries
  • Set queries to run on-demand or based on user actions instead of loading everything when the page initializes. Use query dependencies to avoid unnecessary triggers.
  1. Parallelize Queries
  • Where possible, configure queries to run in parallel rather than sequentially, provided they don’t have interdependencies.
  1. Optimize Data Retrieval
  • Limit the size of the data returned by using LIMIT or OFFSET in SQL or by narrowing the fields fetched in API calls.
  1. Use Virtualized Components
  • For large tables or lists, use virtualized rendering to only load what’s visible on-screen at a given time.
  1. Streamline Computed Columns and Transformations
  • Minimize client-side transformations by moving heavy computations to the server or database queries.
  1. Run Non-Essential Queries in the Background
  • Lower-priority data can be fetched after critical content has been rendered to improve initial load times.
  1. Simplify UI Components
  • Avoid complex UI components that bind too many inputs or state variables unnecessarily.
  1. Optimize State Management
  • Use local component states instead of app-level state variables whenever possible to reduce overhead.

You can also refer this 10 tips to increase speed and performance in Retool.

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