Frontend System Design Essentials: Code Splitting and Lazy Loading
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In this episode of *Frontend System Design Essentials**, we're digging into **Code Splitting and Lazy Loading* — two powerful techniques that help you reduce bundle size, improve performance, and speed up your app's initial load.
We’ll start by breaking down what a “bundle” actually is — how your code gets packaged, why it matters, and what happens when your app grows. Then we’ll explore:
How to split your code into smaller chunks using dynamic `import()`
The role of *tree shaking* and how bundlers remove unused code
Real-world examples, including a calculator demo that shows the difference between loading everything upfront vs. on demand
And how all of this ties into preload, prefetch, and data fetching — coming up in the next episode
If you’ve ever seen your bundle size balloon, or noticed delays when opening a new feature in your app — this is the episode for you. By the end, you’ll know how to optimize your loading strategy, avoid unnecessary downloads, and create a smoother user experience.
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