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Reducing markup size

Sep 1, 2009Daniel Schafer
Reducing markup size
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This post details the optimization of the Universal Feedback Interface (UFI), particularly the Like feature, to reduce its markup size. It describes the initial approach of sending redundant markup and the subsequent shift to an asynchronous update mechanism, highlighting the trade-offs between markup savings and user experience. The post quantifies the impact, showing a 20-kilobyte reduction in the average home.php page size, contributing to an 8% slimmer homepage.

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