"I've been thinking about how web apps nowadays seem to pack many features-from dark mode to animations, rich client-side interactions, offline support and more. All of this is great, but I keep wondering: at what point do these extras hurt performance or the user experience? A few things I'm curious about: Do developers here ever delay implementing a "nice extra" because it slows down load time? What metrics or tools do you use to measure whether a feature is "too expensive" in terms of performance (mobile especially)? Are there features you've removed / scaled back after noticing performance issues? How do you decide which features are "must-have" and which are "nice-to-have" when building something new?"
"For me, I recently removed complex animations from a project because they made the mobile version sluggish, especially on older devices. Would love to hear your stories, trade-offs, and how you strike a balance."
Modern web apps commonly include many optional features such as dark mode, animations, rich client-side interactions, and offline support. These extras can negatively affect performance and user experience, especially on mobile devices and older hardware. Developers should consider delaying or omitting nonessential features when they increase load time or reduce responsiveness. Performance decisions should be based on measurable metrics and tools to evaluate cost versus benefit. Features that cause issues can be removed or scaled back after monitoring. Prioritization should balance user needs, device constraints, and measurable performance impact.
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