## Issue #18: Implement Performance Optimization

### Description

Implement performance optimizations to improve application response times and resource usage.

### Acceptance Criteria

- [x] Analyze current performance bottlenecks
- [x] Optimize database queries
- [x] Implement lazy loading for resources
- [x] Add performance monitoring
- [x] Document optimization results

### Tasks

- [x] Run performance profiling tools
- [x] Optimize slow database queries
- [x] Implement pagination for large datasets
- [x] Add lazy loading for images and assets
- [x] Set up performance monitoring

### Notes

This issue addresses the need to improve application performance. The implementation will include profiling to identify bottlenecks, optimizing database queries, implementing lazy loading for resources, and setting up performance monitoring to track improvements.