Vercel provides excellent Next.js hosting with global edge network. Optimizing deployments reduces build times, improves performance, and controls costs. Understanding platform capabilities enables maximum benefit.
Build Optimization
Enable caching for node_modules and build outputs. Configure build commands for your framework. Use environment variables for configuration. Monitor build logs identifying slow steps.
- Cache dependencies between builds for faster deployments
- Use environment variables instead of build-time secrets
- Configure preview deployments for pull requests
- Monitor build times identifying optimization opportunities
- Use Incremental Static Regeneration for dynamic content
Performance Features
Edge functions run globally with minimal latency. Edge Config provides low-latency configuration. Image optimization reduces bandwidth automatically. Analytics provide real user performance data.