Back/forward cache (or bfcache) is a browser optimization that enables instant back and forward navigation. It is now supported in all modern browsers and requires nothing from you to work. Other than, not to break it, that is… Happy caching! Continue reading
Category Archives: devtools
Using the User Timing API to Record Custom Performance Metrics
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
Record a Performance in DevTools, then Replay it in WebPageTest
WebPageTest (WPT) recently released a Chrome Extension that allows you to record an experience in DevTools, export that experience, then add that export to WPT to run as a test. Happy testing! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including CSS CASCADE LAYERS, WP and React updates, browser vs. Node JS, Markdown, WPO, some cool CSS tricks, and *2* MS-DOS references. Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including CSS custom property fallbacks, replacing JS with native HTML, reducing font file size, cool dev tool apps, a bunch of WPO treats, remote job stuff, and a ridiculous new browser feature. 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 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, including some PHP & H5BP love, GitHub Template Repos, some a11y and performance, JS framework options and more. Happy reading! Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The latest installment in my “Today’s Readings” series, including the latest State of the Browser, CDNs, Git, WPO, MVCs, SPAs and… Boop. 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