We have always had some form of testing metric. Back in the day we used things like the window.onload event or something similar. Then we started getting more sophisticated with TTFB, FCP, etc. Finally, along came CWVs, which continue to grow and evolve. But sometimes you just need to measure something that isn’t covered by all of these. And that’s where the User Timing API comes in. Happy reading! Continue reading
Category Archives: best practices
Using Resource Hints to Improve the Page Load Experience
As webpages become more complex, they also become larger and slower. The browser then has a tougher time finding all of the assets it needs. But we can help by giving the browser a few hints… Happy hinting! Continue reading
Use Responsive Images to Give Each User an Image that is “Just Right”
As our range of web-enabled devices spawns new and different screen sizes, sending the same image to all devices becomes problematic. This is where responsive image comes into play. Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including CSS layout and Layers, JS HoF & sort options, a CMS for React/Next.js, browser privacy check, AT run-through, and, are SPAs swinging back to the server? Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including a11y, css, js, wpo, pwa, typography and more. Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including a bunch of CSS, couple DevTools bits, Git, JS, component libraries, and an A11Y challenge for us all. Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including lots and lots of CSS, SW, web perf, folding boxes and rolling dice… Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including a11y, animation & UI, CSS best practices, JS tips, fluid typography generator, WP and even some SVG! Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, ranging from a11y, to query languages, through CSS, JS and HTML, and even a trip down memory lane. Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, offering my rants and thoughts based on findings from around the world-wide web. Happy reading! Continue reading