If your web app is slow, analyze network requests, optimize assets, and consider implementing a content delivery network (CDN).

A slow web app can frustrate users and lead to high bounce rates. To tackle this issue, start by analyzing network requests to identify bottlenecks. Use tools like Chrome DevTools or Fiddler to monitor network activity and pinpoint which resources are taking too long to load. Look for large files, slow server responses, and excessive redirect chains. Once you identify slow resources, optimize them. For images, use compression techniques and serve appropriately sized versions for different devices. Tools like ImageMagick or Squoosh can help reduce image sizes. For scripts and stylesheets, minimize file sizes by removing unnecessary characters, comments, and whitespace. Use tools like UglifyJS for JavaScript and CSSNano for CSS to automate this process. Additionally, consider implementing a content delivery network (CDN). A CDN distributes your static assets across various global servers, enabling users to download resources from a server closer to them. This approach significantly reduces latency and speeds up loading times. Ensure your server is configured correctly to take full advantage of caching. Set appropriate cache headers to store static resources on the client side, reducing the need for repeated downloads. Finally, regularly monitor your app's performance using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix. These tools provide valuable feedback on your app's speed and suggest areas for improvement. By systematically addressing performance issues, you can enhance your web app's speed and user satisfaction.