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LCP#1

Largest Contentful Paint; measures loading performance by tracking when the largest visible content element loads.

FID#2

First Input Delay; measures responsiveness by tracking the time between a user's first interaction and the browser's response.

CLS#3

Cumulative Layout Shift; measures visual stability by tracking unexpected layout shifts during loading.

HTTP Requests#4

Requests made by a browser to fetch resources like images, scripts, and stylesheets; minimizing these boosts speed.

Caching#5

Storing copies of files or data to reduce load times on subsequent requests, enhancing performance.

CDN#6

Content Delivery Network; a network of servers that delivers web content based on user location for faster access.

Image Optimization#7

Techniques to reduce image file sizes while maintaining quality, improving loading speed.

Responsive Images#8

Images that adjust in size based on the screen resolution, ensuring optimal performance across devices.

Performance Testing#9

Evaluating a website's speed and efficiency using various tools to identify areas for improvement.

Minification#10

The process of removing unnecessary characters from code (like whitespace) to reduce file size and improve loading speed.

Compression#11

Reducing the size of files (like images and scripts) to decrease load times without losing quality.

Resource Prioritization#12

The practice of loading essential resources first to improve perceived performance and user experience.

Asynchronous Loading#13

Loading scripts or resources in a non-blocking manner, allowing the page to render faster.

Critical Rendering Path#14

The sequence of steps the browser takes to convert HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into pixels on the screen.

Lazy Loading#15

A technique where images or resources are only loaded when they enter the viewport, improving initial load time.

Browser Caching#16

Storing resources in a user's browser to speed up subsequent visits to the same website.

Server-Side Caching#17

Storing dynamically generated content on the server to reduce load times for users.

Web Performance Metrics#18

Quantitative measures used to assess the speed and efficiency of a website.

User Experience (UX)#19

The overall experience a user has with a website, influenced by factors like speed and design.

Optimization Techniques#20

Methods applied to improve website performance, such as image compression and caching.

Load Time#21

The time it takes for a webpage to fully load and become interactive for the user.

Performance Budget#22

A set limit on the size of resources to ensure a website remains fast and efficient.

Progressive Enhancement#23

A strategy for web design that emphasizes core content first, then enhances with advanced features.

Web Accessibility#24

Designing websites to be usable by people of all abilities and disabilities.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)#25

Techniques used to improve a website's visibility in search engine results, often linked to performance.