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Core Web Vitals for builders (not auditors)

LCP, INP, and CLS explained as engineering work — images, fonts, hydration, and layout shift.

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LCP: get the hero honest

Optimize the largest visible element — often a hero image or headline. Compress images, set dimensions, and preload only what the first screen needs.

INP: respect the main thread

Heavy JS on click handlers feels broken. Break work up, defer non-critical scripts, and keep client components lean.

CLS: reserve space

Fonts, ads, and late images shove content. Use font-display strategies, aspect-ratio boxes, and stable ad slots so the layout does not jump.

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