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FALLBACK_BODY_TOO_LARGE

Last updated March 4, 2025

The FALLBACK_BODY_TOO_LARGE error indicates that the size of the fallback body exceeds the maximum cache limit. This error typically occurs in prerendered pages when the response body of a fallback page is larger than the cache can accommodate. Notably, if the fallback exceeds 10MB, it cannot be cached.

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FALLBACK_BODY_TOO_LARGE:

Prerender fallback file is too big for cache

I'm encountering an error and reviewing the docs at /flg~eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9._v7-_v79_Q.kEoXNQUHcA8QCIB_rAf5x6CjUKyoy4GW5y0g6anE81o/docs/errors/FALLBACK_BODY_TOO_LARGE to understand what's happening. Please help me resolve this by: 1. **Suggest the fix**: Analyze my codebase context and propose what needs to be changed to resolve this error 2. **Explain the root cause**: Break down why this error occurred: - What was the code actually doing vs. what it needed to do? - What conditions triggered this specific error? - What misconception or oversight led to this? 3. **Teach the concept**: Help me understand the underlying principle: - Why does this error exist and what is it protecting me from? - What's the correct mental model for this concept? - How does this fit into the broader framework/language design? 4. **Show warning signs**: Help me recognize this pattern in the future: - What should I look out for that might cause this again? - Are there similar mistakes I might make in related scenarios? - What code smells or patterns indicate this issue? 5. **Discuss alternatives**: Explain if there are different valid approaches and their trade-offs My goal is to fix the immediate issue while building lasting understanding so I can avoid and resolve similar errors independently in the future.

To resolve this error, consider the following steps:

  1. Review response size: Examine the size of the response body for the affected page. If it's too large, try to reduce the content size
  2. Optimize content: Minimize HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the fallback page Remove unnecessary assets or data to reduce the page size
  3. Implement pagination: If the large response body is due to extensive datasets, consider using pagination. This divides the data into smaller, manageable sections
  4. Dynamic data loading: Where possible, load data dynamically on the client-side instead of sending all data in the initial server response

To prevent this error, ensure that the size of the fallback page is less than 10 MB.


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