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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Jun 5, 2024

Catching up on the basics you don't really need that much code

Chris Heilmann

Microsoft Edge boosted UI speed by 42% just by dropping React for native web components. Discover why the fastest code is the code you never write.

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#1 about 3 min

Introduction to web performance concepts and resources

Navigating the overwhelmed landscape of web performance with curated community resources.

#2 about 2 min

Psychological impact of site speed and human happiness

How poor website performance and slow interfaces frustrate users and ruin the overall user experience.

#3 about 2 min

Learning web performance basics and core web vitals

Discovering introductory courses and understanding standard metrics for measuring web page performance.

#4 about 1 min

Navigating browser developer tools for performance analysis

Taking advantage of browser developer tools in chromium browsers for detailed performance troubleshooting.

#5 about 2 min

Optimizing server locations and head HTML document order

Improving load times by choosing appropriate host locations and sorting head document elements properly.

#6 about 1 min

Applying quick performance wins to personal websites

Implementing simple optimizations like static assets, standard typography, and proper image loading behaviors.

#7 about 2 min

Testing application performance on slow devices and networks

Simulating real-world conditions by continuously testing code on constrained hardware and varied internet connections.

#8 about 2 min

Understanding browser rendering processes and compute pressure

Gaining deeper insights into how browsers paint layouts and dynamically responding to system load using new APIs.

#9 about 2 min

Betting on native web platform features over JavaScript

Removing bloated frontend frameworks and relying on native web components to significantly boost rendering speeds.

#10 about 2 min

Replacing JavaScript functionality with standard HTML elements

Utilizing modern HTML attributes and elements for common interactions to systematically minimize the JavaScript payload.

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The core thesis behind building a simpler and faster web

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Understanding differential loading in modern web development

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Leveraging native browser capabilities for local web development

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