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Should web development need a build step?

JS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web Development

CHAPTER

Optimizing Web Performance and Reducing JavaScript in Development

The chapter delves into the importance of performance optimization for web applications, touching on techniques like minifying code, bundling JavaScript, and considering the impact of HTTP2. It discusses the trend towards reducing JavaScript in web development, focusing on using technologies like Astro and React server components to minimize client-side interaction. The conversation also explores transitioning complexity from client-side to server-side rendering and reflects on the simplicity and magic of PHP in early web development experiences.

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