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In this series, we cover key web performance optimization techniques like Minification, Code Splitting, Tree Shaking, Caching, and CDNs. Each post breaks down these strategies with practical insights to help you build faster, more efficient websites.
Ever clicked on a website, only to stare at a blank screen for what feels like forever? Or tried to navigate a page that takes ages to respond to your clicks? These frustrating experiences are often the result of poor web performance. In today’s fast...
Minification is the process of removing unnecessary characters from code, such as whitespaces, comments, and formatting, without altering its functionality. The primary goal is to reduce file size, enabling websites to load faster by minimising the a...
Code splitting is a technique where an application’s code is divided into smaller chunks or bundles, which are loaded on demand. Instead of loading the entire application at once, only the code needed for the current view is loaded. This improves per...
Tree shaking is a term borrowed from the concept of shaking a tree to remove dead leaves. In the context of web development, it refers to the process of eliminating unused or "dead" code from an application during the build process. This is particula...
Websites rely on assets such as images, fonts, and videos to deliver content. Asset optimisation involves refining these resources to ensure they load quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality. This process includes compression, format select...
