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Next.js UX Audit Checklist
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Track your progress through this comprehensive UX audit for Next.js applications.
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Performance Metrics
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First Contentful Paint (FCP) is under 1.8 seconds
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) is under 2.5 seconds
First Input Delay (FID) is under 100ms
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is under 0.1
Time to Interactive (TTI) is under 3.8 seconds
Total Blocking Time (TBT) is under 200ms
Server-side rendered pages load content quickly without visible delays
Client-side transitions between pages are smooth and responsive
Next.js-Specific Implementation
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Using next/image for optimized image loading and proper sizing
Implementing proper lazy loading via loading='lazy' attribute
Using next/font for optimized font loading and reduced layout shifts
Leveraging Next.js App Router for more granular component-level loading states
Properly implementing Suspense boundaries for progressive loading experiences
Using streaming server rendering where appropriate
Implementing proper error boundaries for graceful error handling
Using next/dynamic for code splitting of heavy components
Implementing proper SEO meta tags via next/head or Metadata API
Accessibility
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Color contrast meets WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
Focus states are clearly visible and follow a logical tab order
All images have appropriate alt text
Semantic HTML elements are used appropriately (nav, main, article, etc.)
ARIA attributes are used correctly where needed
Form inputs have associated labels
Error messages are descriptive and accessible to screen readers
Page is zoomable and responsive up to 200% zoom
Tested with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver, or JAWS)
Responsive Design
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Application properly adapts to all standard breakpoints (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Text remains readable at all viewport sizes without horizontal scrolling
Touch targets are adequately sized (minimum 44×44px) on mobile
Forms are usable on mobile devices with appropriate input types
No content is cut off or hidden at any screen size
Images scale appropriately without distortion
Handling both portrait and landscape orientations on mobile
Using appropriate media queries with Tailwind or CSS modules
Navigation & Information Architecture
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Users can identify their current location within the site
Navigation is consistent across pages
Navigation labels are clear and descriptive
Important actions are easily accessible
Using proper Next.js routing patterns for predictable navigation
Proper implementation of breadcrumbs where appropriate
Back button behavior works predictably
URLs are human-readable and represent content hierarchy
Implementing proper route transitions with the Router API
Forms & Data Entry
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Form validation provides clear error messages
Required fields are clearly indicated
Input formats are explained where needed (e.g., date formats)
Forms retain entered data when errors occur
Autocomplete is appropriately implemented
Forms are submittable with keyboard (Enter key)
Long forms are broken into logical steps
Client-side validation is implemented alongside server validation
Proper form state management with React hooks or form libraries
Feedback & Indicators
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System status is always visible (loading states, progress indicators)
Success and error states are clearly communicated
Loading indicators for asynchronous actions
Implementing proper toast notifications or alerts
Interactive elements have hover/active states
Form fields provide validation feedback in real-time where appropriate
Progress indicators for multi-step processes
Skeleton screens during content loading
Content & Readability
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Text has sufficient contrast against backgrounds
Typography is legible (font size minimum 16px for body text)
Line length is limited (45-75 characters per line)
Headings and subheadings are used to structure content
Content prioritizes important information
Consistent writing style and terminology
No unnecessary jargon or technical terms
Proper content hierarchy with semantic HTML
Visual Design
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Design is consistent with brand guidelines
Design system components are used consistently
Visual hierarchy guides users to important elements
White space is used effectively
Design is clean and uncluttered
Interactive elements look clickable/tappable
Icons are recognizable and consistent
Visual feedback for interactive elements
Error Prevention & Recovery
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Destructive actions require confirmation
Form validation prevents common errors
Error states offer solutions or next steps
Critical paths are protected against accidental user actions
Error pages (404, 500) are helpful and provide navigation options
Implementing custom error pages with Next.js error handling
Data recovery options are available where appropriate
Proper fallback UI for when data fetching fails
Performance Optimization
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Implementing proper API route handlers
Using Next.js built-in caching strategies appropriately
Proper implementation of revalidation strategies
Strategic data fetching with SWR or React Query
Efficient use of client and server components
Minimizing client-side JavaScript
Implementing proper loading UI for Suspense boundaries
Using Next.js middleware effectively when appropriate
SEO & Metadata
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Each page has a unique, descriptive title
Meta descriptions are compelling and appropriate length
Structured data (Schema.org) is implemented where relevant
URLs are concise, descriptive, and use kebab-case
Social sharing metadata (Open Graph, Twitter Cards) is present
Using canonical URLs where appropriate
Implementing proper metadata using Next.js Metadata API
Sitemap and robots.txt are properly configured
Testing & Validation
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Cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Mobile device testing
Testing with actual users from target demographics
Ensuring proper hydration without mismatch errors
Testing user flows and critical paths
Checking for rendering issues in SSR vs CSR content
Validating page transitions and state persistence
Implementing proper end-to-end testing with tools like Cypress or Playwright
