Unlocking Faster Page Loads: A Guide to Resource Hints
What are Resource Hints?
Resource hints are directives that allow developers to influence how browsers load resources on a webpage. They enable us to prioritize critical resources, reduce latency, and improve overall page performance. By using resource hints, we can:
- Force the browser to fetch critical resources sooner
- Perform DNS lookups for external domains in advance
- Suggest resources for the browser to prefetch
Preload: Prioritizing Critical Resources
The preload resource hint instructs the browser to fetch a critical resource as soon as possible. This