Web Performance Optimization: Core Web Vitals (2025)

Oct 26, 2025
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Performance is product quality. This guide provides tactical steps to improve Core Web Vitals with field-first metrics.

Executive summary

  • Optimize LCP: server render critical content; compress/resize images; early hints
  • Reduce INP: hydrate less; defer work; event priority; web workers
  • Stabilize CLS: reserve space; font loading strategies; avoid late banners

LCP toolkit

  • Preload hero image; responsive formats (AVIF/WebP); CDN; server streaming

INP toolkit

  • Split client bundles; keep island sizes small; prioritize input handlers

CLS toolkit

  • Fixed dimensions; font-display: optional/swap; reserve ad slots; avoid layout jumps

RUM

  • Measure in production; segment by device/network; alert on regressions

FAQ

Q: Lab vs field data?
A: Field (RUM) tells the truth for users; use lab to reproduce and iterate.

  • RSC Next.js: /blog/react-server-components-complete-guide-nextjs-14-15
  • PWAs Offline‑First: /blog/progressive-web-apps-offline-first-architecture-2025
  • Micro‑Frontends: /blog/micro-frontends-architecture-module-federation-2025
  • React Patterns: /blog/react-design-patterns-hooks-context-state-management
  • Frontend Testing: /blog/frontend-testing-strategy-jest-cypress-playwright-2025

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