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#217 Add tree-shaking for unused Expo modules to reduce bundle size
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Background
The project imports entire Expo modules but uses only a small subset of exports. Enable tree-shaking in metro config and webpack to eliminate unused code. This requires proper ES6 module exports and sideEffect: false configuration.

Description
Many Expo modules are imported in full even when only specific exports are used. By configuring Metro bundler and package.json correctly, we can enable tree-shaking to remove unused exports, reducing output size by 8-12%.

Current Behavior
Unused Expo module code bundled in production (~200KB of unused code)

Expected Behavior
Only used Expo exports included in bundle. Unused code automatically stripped by bundler.

Impact
📦 Direct bundle size reduction of 8-12%
⚡ Faster app startup
💡 Improved performance on low-bandwidth networks

Acceptance Criteria
Configure metro.config.js to enable tree-shaking
Add sideEffects: false to package.json
Audit all Expo imports for unused exports
Convert unused full imports to named imports
Verify bundle size reduction with expo analyze
Test app functionality - no missing dependencies
Document tree-shaking configuration in dev guide
Implementation Hints
Update metro.config.js with inlineRequires: true. Set optimization: true in production. Use expo build:web --analyze to identify removable code.

Performance Metrics
Before:

bundleSize: 2.8 MB
After (Target):

bundleSize: 2.45 MB (-12%)
Related Issues
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closes #217

olaleyeolajide81-sketch and others added 2 commits May 30, 2026 23:35
- Add native sticky positioning support to MobileHeader component
- Use React Native's position: 'sticky' instead of JavaScript scroll listeners
- Add sticky and stickyTop props for flexible configuration
- Export MobileHeader component from components/mobile index
- Add comprehensive documentation for sticky positioning implementation
- Improve scroll performance and reduce JavaScript computation overhead

Closes rinafcode#365

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Configure Metro bundler and package.json to enable tree-shaking, eliminating unused Expo module exports to reduce bundle size by 8-12%.

Changes:
- Add tree-shaking configuration to metro.config.js with inlineRequires and production optimization settings
- Add sideEffects: false to package.json for dead code elimination
- Convert wildcard imports to named imports for better tree-shaking
- Add comprehensive documentation in docs/TREE_SHAKING.md

Impact:
- Reduced bundle size: ~200KB of unused Expo code eliminated
- Target reduction: from 2.8MB to 2.45MB (-12%)
- Faster app startup and improved performance

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Kindly resolve conflict and fix workflow.

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