How to Optimize CSS for Faster Page Load Speed

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  1. web-vitals

    Essential metrics for a healthy site.

    This approach improves your [Core Web Vitals](https://web.dev/vitals/)—specifically Largest Contentful Paint (LCP). --- ### 3. Minify Your CSS Minifying your CSS removes unnecessary whitespace, comments, and redundant code. Use tools like: - [cssnano](https://cssnano.co/) - [CleanCSS](https://www.cleancss.com/css-minify/)

  2. InfluxDB

    InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

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  3. uncss

    Remove unused styles from CSS

    Tools like PurgeCSS and UnCSS can remove unused CSS rules by analyzing your HTML. This is especially useful if you’re using large frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.

  4. purgecss

    Remove unused CSS

    Tools like PurgeCSS and UnCSS can remove unused CSS rules by analyzing your HTML. This is especially useful if you’re using large frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.

  5. critical

    Extract & Inline Critical-path CSS in HTML pages

    npm install purgecss -g purgecss --css styles.css --content index.html --output clean-styles.css ### 2. Use Critical CSS Load the CSS needed for above-the-fold content *first*, and defer the rest. Tools like [Critical](https://github.com/addyosmani/critical) automate this process and help speed up your **first paint** dramatically.

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