- CLAUDIA ERDEM
- 14. maj
- 2 min læsning
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6:7 - Responsible Web Development
Frontend Throwback → Why Old-School Coding Might Just Save the Planet
WHAT 90s WEB DEVELOPMENT CAN TEACH US ABOUT BUILDING BETTER DIGITAL PRODUCTS TODAY
In our last post, Claudia and Daniel explored how smart backend choices can lead to a more responsible web.
Now, they’re turning their attention to the frontend – the part users actually see and interact with.
This time, they spoke with two experienced frontend developers:
Dan Mindru and Nicolai Gonçalves.
Together, they discovered how even old-school frontend coding
tricks can help us build faster, more responsible websites and apps.
The internet used to be slow. Really slow. Developers had no choice but to keep things light.
Ironically, going back to those lean principles can help us solve modern challenges around performance, accessibility, and sustainability.
Here are 6 ways to make your frontend greener and cleaner:
1 - MAKE PERFORMANCE A PRIORITY
Don’t wait until the end of a project to check performance. Include it in your code reviews, retrospectives, and team routines.
2 - USE FEWER IMAGES AND VIDEOS
And when you do need visuals, go for SVG or WebP - formats that are both beautiful and efficient.
3 - PICK YOUR FRAMEWORK WISELY
Choosing a frontend framework isn’t just about developer preferences. Some frameworks are more resource-heavy than others, so align your choice with your efficiency goals.
4 - LOAD ONLY WHATS'S NEEDED
Use techniques like lazy loading and dynamic imports to avoid loading unnecessary code. This keeps your site fast - especially on mobile.
5 - TRY VARIABLE FONTS
Instead of loading multiple font files, use variable fonts.They offer flexibility while reducing overall file size.
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