digiMall Performance Architecture
digiMall uses Next.js 15 with server-side rendering, automatic image optimization, API caching, and performance monitoring to deliver fast loading times under 3 seconds.
Performance Standards
digiMall is designed for optimal performance with the following benchmarks:
✅ Target Performance Metrics
Page Load Time: Under 3 seconds
API Response Time: Under 200ms
Image Loading: Progressive with lazy loading
Time to Interactive: Under 2 seconds
Common Performance Issues
Slow Page Loading
Issue: Pages Take More Than 5 Seconds to Load
Possible Causes:
- • Slow internet connection (below 1 Mbps)
- • Browser cache filled with outdated data
- • Too many browser tabs open
- • Background apps consuming bandwidth
- • Server-side performance issues
- 1. Test Your Connection: Use a speed test to verify you have at least 1 Mbps
- 2. Clear Browser Cache: Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+Delete (Mac)
- 3. Close Unnecessary Tabs: Keep only digiMall and essential tabs open
- 4. Pause Downloads: Stop any file downloads or streaming
- 5. Check System Status: Visit our status page to check for known issues
Issue: Images Loading Slowly or Not at All
digiMall's Image Optimization:
- • Next.js Image component with automatic optimization
- • Progressive loading with low-quality placeholders
- • Lazy loading for images below the fold
- • Multiple formats (WebP, JPEG) based on browser support
- 1. Check if images load on other websites
- 2. Disable ad blockers temporarily
- 3. Try a different browser to isolate the issue
- 4. Clear browser cache and reload the page
API and Network Issues
Issue: "Request timed out" or "Network Error" Messages
digiMall's Error Handling:
- • 30-second timeout for client requests
- • 15-second timeout for server requests
- • Automatic retry with exponential backoff (3 attempts)
- • Comprehensive error messages for troubleshooting
- 1. Wait and Retry: System automatically retries failed requests
- 2. Check Connection: Ensure stable internet connectivity
- 3. Refresh the Page: F5 or Ctrl+R to reload
- 4. Try Different Network: Switch to mobile data or different WiFi
Browser-Specific Optimization
Chrome Performance Tips
Optimize Chrome for digiMall
- Enable Hardware Acceleration:
Settings → Advanced → System → "Use hardware acceleration when available" - Manage Memory Usage:
Typechrome://settings/system→ "Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed" (disable) - Clear Browsing Data Regularly:
Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Select "All time" - Update Chrome:
Menu → Help → About Google Chrome (automatically updates)
Firefox Performance Tips
Optimize Firefox for digiMall
- Enable Performance Features:
Settings → General → Performance → "Use recommended performance settings" - Adjust Content Process Limit:
Typeabout:config→ Search fordom.ipc.processCount→ Set to 4-8 - Clear Cache and Data:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
System Requirements for Optimal Performance
Minimum System Requirements
RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
CPU: Dual-core 1.8 GHz
Internet: 1 Mbps (5 Mbps recommended)
Screen: 1024×768 resolution
Recommended for Best Performance
RAM: 8 GB or more
CPU: Quad-core 2.4 GHz or better
Internet: 10 Mbps or faster
Storage: 1 GB free space for cache
Advanced Performance Monitoring
Using Browser Developer Tools
Performance Analysis Steps:
- Open Developer Tools:
Press F12 or Right-click → "Inspect Element" - Navigate to Performance Tab:
Click "Performance" (Chrome) or "Performance" (Firefox) - Record Page Load:
Click Record → Refresh page → Stop recording after load completes - Analyze Results:
Look for slow network requests, large JavaScript execution, or layout shifts
Key Performance Indicators
First Contentful Paint (FCP)
Should be under 1.8 seconds
Time to Interactive (TTI)
Should be under 3.8 seconds
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
Should be under 0.1
Network Optimization
Connection Quality Check
Test Your Connection Quality
- 1. Visit a speed test website (e.g., speedtest.net)
- 2. Check ping (should be under 100ms for optimal experience)
- 3. Verify download speed (minimum 1 Mbps, recommended 5+ Mbps)
- 4. Test upload speed (minimum 0.5 Mbps for file uploads)
WiFi Optimization
- Position: Stay close to your WiFi router
- Interference: Avoid microwaves and other electronics
- Bandwidth: Limit other devices' internet usage
- Frequency: Use 5GHz WiFi if available (less congested)
Mobile Performance
iOS Safari Optimization
iPhone/iPad Performance Tips
- • Close background apps: Double-tap home button → swipe up on apps
- • Clear Safari cache: Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
- • Update iOS: Settings → General → Software Update
- • Free up storage: Delete unused apps and photos
Android Chrome Optimization
Android Performance Tips
- • Close recent apps: Use task manager or recent apps button
- • Clear Chrome data: Settings → Apps → Chrome → Storage → Clear Cache
- • Update Chrome: Google Play Store → Search Chrome → Update
- • Enable Data Saver: Chrome → Settings → Data Saver → On
Performance Monitoring
digiMall continuously monitors performance metrics and automatically optimizes based on usage patterns. If you notice consistent performance issues, our system may be experiencing high load, which typically resolves within minutes.
When to Contact Support
Contact our technical support team if you experience:
- Consistent page load times over 10 seconds
- Frequent timeout errors despite good internet connection
- Performance issues that persist after trying all troubleshooting steps
- Error messages indicating server-side performance problems
Please include your browser version, internet speed test results, and specific pages affected when contacting support.