Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Polish and Perf
Feb 6, 2023
Get ready to supercharge your website! Discover essential tools like Lighthouse and PageSpeed for diagnosing performance issues. Learn how to polish your site by eliminating heavy media elements and unnecessary network calls. Dive into the world of caching strategies that boost speed and efficiency. Plus, hear about the latest challenges in web development and the push for faster builds. Tune in for quick tips that can transform your web experience!
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Prioritize Big Performance Issues
- Prioritize fixing major performance issues first.
- Don't focus on achieving perfect scores with simple websites.
Network Tab for Diagnostics
- Use the network tab to diagnose performance bottlenecks.
- Identify slow server responses, large assets, and unnecessary JavaScript or images.
Removing Social Media JavaScript
- Wes Boss is removing Twitter and Facebook JavaScript from his sites.
- He's replacing them with simple anchor links for better performance.