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- Add note that this warning is Pages Router only
- Explain the __NEXT_DATA__ mechanism and why large data hurts performance
- List specific performance impacts (page weight, hydration delay, memory)
- Add actionable fix suggestions (filter data, paginate, client-side fetching)
- Document the largePageDataBytes config option with example
- Add useful links for TTI and SWR

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@icyJoseph icyJoseph merged commit 6155ca1 into canary Mar 7, 2026
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