JavaScript | 2024 | The Web Almanac by HTTP Archive
March 10, 2025
JavaScript is essential for creating interactive web experiences, driving everything from basic animations to advanced functionalities. Its development has significantly enhanced the web’s dynamic capabilities.
However, this heavy dependence on JavaScript involves compromises. Each stage—from downloading and parsing to execution—demands substantial browser resources. Using too little can compromise user experience and business objectives while overusing it can lead to sluggish load times, unresponsive pages, and poor user engagement.
In this chapter, we will re-evaluate JavaScript’s role on the web and offer recommendations for designing smooth, efficient user experiences.
After a hiatus of a year, the Web Almanac returns with a whole new in depth look at how we really use web technologies today–including of course JavaScript.
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