Implement data URL optimization for small images/icons

[RUKAYAT-CODER]

Background

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Description

For very small images (icons <1KB), use base64 data URLs to avoid separate HTTP requests.

Current Behavior

All images loaded via separate HTTP requests

Expected Behavior

Small icons inlined as data URLs

Impact

📉 Reduced HTTP requests
⚡ Faster rendering for small images
🎯 Less network overhead

Acceptance Criteria

• Identify small images (<1KB)
• Convert to base64 data URLs
• Verify rendering correct
• Measure HTTP request reduction
• Document data URL usage

Implementation Hints

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Related Issues

• feature: push-notification-system #16
• Implement Mobile Accessibility #40
• Data Sync Service Exists But Unused #58

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[AlphaMaleBaDI]

While auditing Issue #369, I found that the current repository does not contain any image assets below the stated 1 KB threshold. The smallest image asset is approximately 1.4 KB, and the UI primarily relies on vector icon libraries (@expo/vector-icons, lucide-react-native) and react-native-svg rather than small static image files.

Before implementing a build-time or runtime inlining strategy, could you clarify the intended scope?

1. Should this issue target future-proofing the asset pipeline by automatically inlining assets below 1 KB during bundling?
2. Or is the goal to optimize dynamically loaded remote icons/images when their payload size is below 1 KB?

I have completed an asset inventory and can proceed with either approach once the expected scope is confirmed.

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