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---
title: Strategic Suspense Boundaries
impact: HIGH
impactDescription: faster initial paint
tags: async, suspense, streaming, layout-shift
---
## Strategic Suspense Boundaries
Instead of awaiting data in async components before returning JSX, use Suspense boundaries to show the wrapper UI faster while data loads.
**Incorrect (wrapper blocked by data fetching):**
```tsx
async function Page() {
const data = await fetchData() // Blocks entire page
return (
<div>
<div>Sidebar</div>
<div>Header</div>
<div>
<DataDisplay data={data} />
</div>
<div>Footer</div>
</div>
)
}
```
The entire layout waits for data even though only the middle section needs it.
**Correct (wrapper shows immediately, data streams in):**
```tsx
function Page() {
return (
<div>
<div>Sidebar</div>
<div>Header</div>
<div>
<Suspense fallback={<Skeleton />}>
<DataDisplay />
</Suspense>
</div>
<div>Footer</div>
</div>
)
}
async function DataDisplay() {
const data = await fetchData() // Only blocks this component
return <div>{data.content}</div>
}
```
Sidebar, Header, and Footer render immediately. Only DataDisplay waits for data.
**Alternative (share promise across components):**
```tsx
function Page() {
// Start fetch immediately, but don't await
const dataPromise = fetchData()
return (
<div>
<div>Sidebar</div>
<div>Header</div>
<Suspense fallback={<Skeleton />}>
<DataDisplay dataPromise={dataPromise} />
<DataSummary dataPromise={dataPromise} />
</Suspense>
<div>Footer</div>
</div>
)
}
function DataDisplay({ dataPromise }: { dataPromise: Promise<Data> }) {
const data = use(dataPromise) // Unwraps the promise
return <div>{data.content}</div>
}
function DataSummary({ dataPromise }: { dataPromise: Promise<Data> }) {
const data = use(dataPromise) // Reuses the same promise
return <div>{data.summary}</div>
}
```
Both components share the same promise, so only one fetch occurs. Layout renders immediately while both components wait together.
**When NOT to use this pattern:**
- Critical data needed for layout decisions (affects positioning)
- SEO-critical content above the fold
- Small, fast queries where suspense overhead isn't worth it
- When you want to avoid layout shift (loading → content jump)
**Trade-off:** Faster initial paint vs potential layout shift. Choose based on your UX priorities.