Explore performance optimization techniques for React applications in this conference talk from Philly ETE 2017. Discover how @WalmartLabs tackled unexpected bottlenecks while building Electrode, their React/Node.js application platform powering Walmart.com. Learn about server-side rendering challenges, component caching strategies, and the impact of Node.js versions on performance. Gain insights into optimizing imports, implementing React streaming, and leveraging complete caching to enhance your React applications' speed and efficiency.