Cost-aware architecture
Simple guardrails for bandwidth, serverless execution, storage, build minutes, and third-party services.
Takeaway
Cost control starts with bounded work: small request bodies, explicit count limits, static pages where possible, and alerts before usage surprises the team.
01
Prefer static surfaces
Static pages, generated metadata, and browser-side utilities keep runtime costs low. Use dynamic endpoints only where automation needs a server response or shared contract.
02
Bound every endpoint
Request size, generated item count, timeout, and cache behavior should be documented beside examples. Limits protect both cost and user expectations.
03
Review vendor defaults
Analytics, logs, image processing, build minutes, and CDN traffic can all grow quietly. Add budget alerts and review retention defaults before usage increases.