This checklist represents the minimum performance standards we apply on every 3D web implementation. If any item is not met, the experience does not move to production.
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Asset and Design Performance Checklist
Designers and engineers jointly validate the following before development starts:
- All 3D assets meet predefined polygon budgets
- Assets are modular and reusable across scenes
- Textures are compressed and optimized for web delivery
- Texture resolution is aligned with real device breakpoints
- Lighting strategy is compatible with real-time rendering
- Animations are purposeful and not decorative only
- No unnecessary baked effects that limit runtime optimization
If assets are not web-ready, performance issues are guaranteed later.
Rendering and Runtime Performance Checklist
Developers validate rendering behavior early in implementation:
- 3D scenes are lazy-loaded, not rendered on initial page load
- Rendering starts only after user intent or visibility
- Level of detail models are implemented for complex objects
- Real-time shadows are limited and controlled
- Draw calls are minimized across scenes
- Animation loops are controlled and paused when inactive
- Frame rate targets are defined and monitored
This ensures GPU usage remains predictable across devices.
JavaScript and Execution Performance Checklist
3D logic must never degrade the core web experience:
- 3D logic is isolated from core UI rendering
- Heavy calculations are avoided during user interaction
- Memory usage is monitored to prevent leaks
- Scene cleanup and disposal are enforced
- Event listeners are scoped and removed correctly
- No unnecessary re-renders triggered by state changes
Long-running sessions must remain stable.
Loading and Network Performance Checklist
Network behavior is engineered intentionally:
- Assets are loaded progressively, not in a single bundle
- Critical content loads before immersive elements
- CDN delivery is enabled for large assets
- Caching strategies are defined per asset type
- Compression is enabled for all supported formats
- Mobile networks are explicitly tested
Time to first interaction is treated as a key success metric.
CMS and Content Performance Checklist
Enterprise CMS integration must remain lightweight:
- All content is delivered via structured APIs
- No content is hard-coded inside 3D logic
- Editors can update content without rebuilding scenes
- CMS failures do not block page rendering
- Content updates do not trigger full scene reloads
This protects scalability and governance.
SEO and AI Visibility Safeguards Checklist
3D experiences must never block discoverability:
- Core content is available without executing 3D code
- Semantic HTML is preserved outside 3D components
- Headings and structured content are not rendered inside canvases only
- AI and search engines can extract page meaning
- Metadata and summaries are CMS-driven
- No critical information is hidden behind interactions
Immersion must enhance, not replace, content clarity.
Accessibility and Device Compatibility Checklist
Enterprise platforms must work for all users:
- Graceful degradation exists for unsupported devices
- Alternative content paths are available
- Keyboard and non-pointer navigation are considered
- Motion sensitivity is respected
- Mobile and tablet behavior is validated explicitly
Accessibility is treated as a platform requirement, not an afterthought.
Pre-Launch Validation Checklist
Before go-live, we validate:
- Performance across multiple browsers
- Mobile, tablet, and desktop behavior
- Content updates through the CMS
- Stability under repeated navigation
- Long-session memory behavior
- Analytics and monitoring integration
No 3D experience goes live without passing this gate.
Why This Checklist Matters
Most 3D web failures happen after launch, not during demos. This checklist ensures that immersive experiences:
- Perform consistently
- Scale with content growth
- Remain maintainable
- Preserve SEO and AI visibility
- Support long-term enterprise operations
This is how DCX Transform delivers 3D experiences that survive real-world usage.