CDN

Optimizing front-end assets and reducing page load time is crucial in web application development. Here are some best practices to follow:

1. Minify and concatenate files: Reduce the size of CSS and JavaScript files by removing unnecessary characters and combining them into a single file.
2. Compress images: Use compression techniques like lossless and lossy compression to reduce image file sizes without compromising quality.
3. Caching: Leverage browser caching by setting appropriate cache headers to store static assets locally, reducing repeated requests.
4. Lazy loading: Load images and resources only when needed, improving initial page load time.
5. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN): Distribute static assets across multiple servers geographically closer to users, enhancing delivery speed.
6. Optimize CSS delivery: Minimize render-blocking CSS by inlining critical styles or asynchronously loading non-critical styles.
7. Reduce HTTP requests: Combine multiple CSS and JavaScript files into one, reducing the number of requests needed.
8. Async and deferred scripts: Load JavaScript files asynchronously or defer their execution to prevent blocking of rendering.

By following these best practices, you can significantly improve front-end performance and provide a better user experience.