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title: 'Empty Object Returned From `getInitialProps`'
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## Why This Error Occurred

In one of your page components you added a `getInitialProps` that returned an empty object. This de-optimizes automatic static optimization. If you **meant** to do this and understand the **consequences** you can ignore this message as it is only shown in development.

## Possible Ways to Fix It

Look for any page's using `getInitialProps` that return an empty object `{}`. You might also need to update higher order components (HOCs) to only add `getInitialProps` if they are present on the passed component.

## Useful Links

- [Automatic Static Optimization Documentation](/docs/pages/building-your-application/rendering/automatic-static-optimization)