Mobile Dev Optimization - Prompt

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Context

This task involves optimizing an existing mobile application codebase to improve performance, reduce redundancy, and enhance maintainability. The optimization must maintain all existing business logic and functionality while implementing modern best practices for mobile development. This work is part of a larger initiative to extend the application’s lifecycle and prepare it for future feature expansions.

Approach

Apply systematic code refactoring and optimization techniques across the entire codebase, with special attention to rendering performance and code structure. Use a phased approach that allows for incremental improvements and proper testing between stages. Leverage established design patterns appropriate for the mobile platform (iOS/Android) and existing architectural frameworks.

Response Format

For each optimization area, provide:

  1. A summary of changes implemented
  2. Code examples (before/after) for significant optimizations
  3. Measured performance improvements where applicable
  4. Impact analysis on the overall application structure

Conclude with a comprehensive overview of all optimizations and their cumulative impact on application performance and maintainability.

Instructions

Phase 1: Code Analysis and Duplication Removal

  • Analyze the codebase to identify duplicate or near-duplicate code sections
  • Create shared utility functions, components, or services to consolidate duplicate logic
  • Apply the DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principle throughout the codebase
  • Document code sections where significant duplication was removed

Phase 2: Rendering Performance Optimization

  • Implement lazy loading for components and assets not needed on initial render
  • Optimize list/collection views by implementing recycling/virtualization
  • Apply appropriate caching strategies for data and UI components
  • Utilize platform-specific rendering optimizations (e.g., GPU acceleration where appropriate)
  • Measure and compare render times before and after optimizations

Phase 3: Business Logic Preservation and Testing

  • Document all business logic workflows before refactoring begins
  • Create comprehensive tests for critical business functions
  • Refactor code without altering business logic outcomes
  • Verify through testing that all business rules remain intact after optimization
  • Provide testing coverage metrics to demonstrate verification thoroughness

Phase 4: Maintainability Improvements

  • Apply consistent naming conventions across the codebase
  • Improve code organization following platform-specific architectural patterns
  • Add or update documentation for complex code sections
  • Break down overly large classes/functions into smaller, focused components
  • Implement appropriate design patterns to improve code structure

Phase 5: Best Practices Implementation

  • Apply platform-specific coding standards and patterns
  • Optimize resource usage (memory, battery, network)
  • Implement proper error handling throughout the application
  • Update libraries and dependencies to secure versions
  • Ensure accessibility standards are met throughout the UI

Evaluation Criteria

  • Performance metrics showing improved render times and reduced resource usage
  • Reduction in total lines of code while maintaining functionality
  • Successful passing of all business logic tests
  • Code quality metrics (complexity, maintainability index)
  • Adherence to platform-specific development guidelines

Constraints

  • Must maintain backward compatibility with existing APIs and services
  • Cannot alter user-facing functionality or workflows
  • All optimizations must be compatible with the minimum OS versions supported
  • Changes must pass existing test suites and quality checks
  • Performance improvements should be measurable and significant