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874: Fast Apps - Easy Perf Wins

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Feb 5, 2025
Feeling like your app is dragging its feet? Discover the most common performance bottlenecks, from bloated assets to slow databases. Learn how to boost your app's speed with clever caching techniques, GZIP compression, and optimized image management. Gain insights on using CDNs and JavaScript loading strategies that maximize efficiency. Plus, find out how to enhance user experiences with preloading tricks and smarter resource loading. It's all about making your site lightning fast!
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Loading Too Much

  • Avoid loading too much into your website, including images and JavaScript.
  • Sending large amounts of data over the wire slows down the user experience.
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Optimize Assets

  • Optimize images and videos.
  • Large assets slow down load times, even if they are necessary for the page.
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Database Optimization

  • Use performant database queries and indexes for speed.
  • Making too many trips to the database or writing inefficient queries can cause slowdowns.
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