Performance Optimization Guide
Why Performance Matters
Fast applications improve user satisfaction, reduce bounce rates, and increase conversion. This guide covers best practices for front‑end and back‑end optimization.
Front‑End Tips
- Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML.
- Serve images in WebP or AVIF formats.
- Use
loading="lazy"
for off‑screen images. - Leverage
prefetch
andpreload
for critical resources.
/* Example: CSS Minification */
body{margin:0;padding:0;font-family:sans-serif}
.header{background:#0066ff;color:#fff;padding:1rem}
Back‑End Tips
- Cache database queries and use proper indexes.
- Implement HTTP caching headers (ETag, Cache‑Control).
- Compress responses with Brotli or Gzip.
- Profile code to identify bottlenecks.
# Example: Nginx Brotli Compression
brotli on;
brotli_comp_level 5;
brotli_types text/plain text/css application/javascript;
Monitoring & Metrics
Use Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools, or New Relic to measure performance.