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Object Spread in JavaScript: The Hidden Performance Cost
Object spread, a common pattern in React, Redux, and other frameworks, creates a full copy of every property each time it's used, not just an update. This can be far more expensive than developers realize, especially with large objects or frequent state changes. Understanding this cost helps engineers make better performance decisions.
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The article correctly highlights a real performance pitfall, but for most apps the impact is negligible; micro-optimizations like this matter mainly in hot paths or large datasets.
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