Objectives:
Understanding the the fundamental
1
concepts of web performance
optimization, such as critical
rendering path, resource loading,
and caching strategies.
Gain hands-on experience
2 in optimizing image assets
using techniques like
compression, lazy loading,
and responsive image solutions.
3 Understand the
positive impact of
web performance
optimization on user experience,
Web Performance
Optimization
Importance of Web
Performance Optimization
1 Enhanced User Engagement
Faster websites contribute to better user engagement, reduced bounce rates,
and increased time on site, leading to higher conversions.
2 Improved Search Engine Rankings
Search engines like Google consider website performance as a ranking factor.
Fast-loading sites tend to appear higher in search results.
3 Mobile-Friendly User Experience
Optimizing web performance is crucial for delivering a seamless experience
to mobile users, who expect fast-loading and responsive websites.
Common Techniques for Web
Performance Optimization
Minification Gzip Compression Browser Caching
Minify HTML, CSS, and Enable Gzip compression Leverage browser
JavaScript files by on the server to caching to store static
removing unnecessary compress resources assets on the user's
characters and reducing before sending them to device, reducing the
file sizes. the browser. need to fetch them from
the server.
Tools for Measuring and
Improving Web Performance
1 Lighthouse
An open-source tool by Google that audits web performance, accessibility,
SEO, and more.
2 WebPageTest
A free online tool for testing and analyzing the performance of websites from
multiple geographical locations.
3 Google Analytics
Use Google Analytics to track website performance metrics, user behavior,
and conversion rates.
Best Practices for Achieving
Optimal Web Performance
Optimize Code Optimize Network Implement Caching
Requests
Write clean, efficient code Utilize caching techniques
and follow best practices to Reduce the number of like browser caching and
ensure optimal network requests and CDNs to deliver cached
performance. optimize resource loading content to users quickly.
for faster page rendering.
