Tips and News from the World of Speed vol. 2

This time, we peek into the world of Next.js and evaluate HTTP/3. At Wolt, they came up with a plugin called BlurHash, and we'll dissect its purpose. Mark May in your calendars for next year in red.

Next.js conf#

The Next.js conference unveiled the new version 10 of this popular React framework, bringing several intriguing updates. The first among them is custom performance metrics, collectively known as RES—real experience score.

The second major update is the Image component, designed to address all common image-related issues. However, developers criticize it as a “black box” with no control. We delve into the details in the video below.

HTTP/3#

Google has implemented the third version of the protocol powering our web. It aims to improve data throughput and latency. Conversely, the prioritization of resources has been discarded.

BlurHash#

If you're as tired of dull gray loading screens as Wolt's designers, you can try their latest BlurHash plugin. On the flip side, beware of the total decoding time consumed by BlurHash.

Core Web Vitals as a Search Ranking Factor#

May 2021 should be marked in our calendars with care. Google announced that starting from this date, Core Web Vitals will be included as a ranking factor for search results. Developers have the last half-year to fine-tune web speed.

We thoroughly discussed all topics in our livestream “Speed Matters,” from which we bring you a compiled recording.

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