Performance Optimization
Learn how to optimize your web application's performance through best practices and advanced techniques.
Key Optimization Techniques
Critical Rendering Path
Optimize rendering performance by deferring non-critical resources and minimizing render-blocking scripts.
<link rel="preload" href="styles.css" as="style">
<script defer src="script.js"></script>
Efficient Resource Loading
Use lazy loading, image optimization, and content delivery networks (CDns) to reduce load times.
<img src="image.png"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async"
width="800"
height="600">
JavaScript Execution
Minimize synchronous operations, use Web Workers for intensive tasks, and optimize code execution.
requestIdleCallback(() => {
// Heavy computation here
});
Caching Strategies
Implement HTTP caching, Service Workers, and efficient storage strategies for faster repeat visits.
<meta http-equiv="cache-control" content="public, max-age=3600">
Performance Metrics That Matter
LCP (ms)
Largest Contentful Paint - Measure loading performance of the page.
FID (ms)
First Input Delay - Measures responsiveness to user interactions.
CLS
Cumulative Layout Shift - Measures visual stability.
Tools and Techniques
Web Vitals Dashboard
Analyze and track critical performance metrics across devices and networks.

Performance Lab
Interactive performance testing suite with real-time metrics visualization.
