# Improper webpack `devtool` used in development mode #### Why This Error Occurred Next.js chooses the most optimal `devtool` for use with webpack. Changing the `devtool` in development mode will cause severe performance regressions with your application. #### Possible Ways to Fix It Please remove the custom `devtool` override or only apply it to production builds in your `next.config.js`. ```js module.exports = { webpack: (config, options) => { if (!options.dev) { config.devtool = options.isServer ? false : 'your-custom-devtool' } return config }, } ```