We improved the `/library` page to handle very large video collections without sacrificing UX quality. Using Next.js and shadcn/ui, we reworked data loading and list rendering so scrolling, searching, filtering, and bulk actions stay responsive even as catalog size grows.
Linked project: GLMediaCMSThe `/library` page slowed down when users had long video lists. Rendering too many rows at once increased client-side work, caused interaction lag, and made actions like search, filter changes, and selection feel delayed. As metadata and row actions expanded, performance and maintainability both became harder to sustain.
- `/library` had to keep its existing UX patterns and shadcn/ui visual consistency. - We needed an incremental rollout, not a risky full rewrite. - The page had to support admin-heavy workflows and long daily sessions. - Existing Next.js App Router and API structure had to remain compatible. - Improvements needed to work across varying data sizes and user roles.
- Shifted `/library` data access to server-driven pagination/cursor loading. - Avoided full-list hydration; loaded items incrementally based on user flow. - Reduced row render cost by deferring non-critical details/actions. - Stabilized component props/state to minimize unnecessary re-renders. - Kept shadcn/ui primitives, but simplified composition in high-density list areas. - Tuned filter/search update flow for responsiveness under large datasets. - Focused on perceived speed: quick shell render, progressive data enrichment.
`/library` now feels fast and operationally stable at scale. Users can browse long catalogs, apply filters, search quickly, and perform management actions with less lag and fewer UI stalls. We achieved better performance while preserving the existing design language and workflow familiarity.
- Smaller initial payload on `/library` via paginated responses. - Faster usable page state after navigation to `/library`. - Improved scroll smoothness on long lists (reduced jank/frame drops). - Faster filter/search interactions due to reduced client memory pressure. - Fewer complaints about slow list behavior in day-to-day operations. - Better extensibility for adding future `/library` row metadata/actions.