SMRTR ProgrammingJan 7, 2025Go Make Things

HTML-over-the-wire is overrated

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HTML-over-the-wire updates web pages by sending HTML instead of JSON from the server, improving performance for partial page updates. However, using this technique for full page reloads can break browser features and accessibility, requiring complex JavaScript fixes. While it may reduce asset reloading, addressing underlying issues like large CSS and JavaScript files is a more effective long-term solution for improving website speed.

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