Progressive Loading

Progressive Loading is a performance optimization technique that loads content and resources gradually rather than all at once. This approach improves initial page load times and provides a better user experience, especially for users with slower internet connections.

Key Concepts

• Content is loaded in stages or chunks
• Initial load focuses on essential content
• Additional content loads as needed
• Can be triggered by user actions or automatically

Common Applications

• Image loading (thumbnails before full resolution)
• Paginated content loading
• Infinite scroll implementations
• Large data table loading

Benefits

• Faster initial page loads
• Reduced server load
• Better user experience
• Improved perceived performance

Related Patterns

• Pagination
• Infinite Scroll
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