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Images were 80% of my page weight. Format conversion to WebP/AVIF and responsive images dramatically improved loading speed.
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→2025.12.19E·33Stop Using `<img>` in Next.js: Why `next/image` is Essential for LCP
Your beautiful hero image killed the LCP score? Understand how `next/image` optimizes format (WebP/AVIF), resizing, and layouts. Deep dive into `sizes` prop and `blurDataURL`.
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→2025.05.19U·02My Images Disappeared and Console Turned Red (Next.js Image Security)
My images were fine until I used Next.js's `<Image>` component, which immediately threw errors. I realized this wasn't just a config issue, but a security measure to protect server resources. I explain how to configure `remotePatterns` and dive deep into how Next.js Image Optimization works under the hood.
Next.jsImage OptimizationSecurity
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