Lightning fast web performance via front-end optimisation (FEO)

"Since 1995, the average size of a web page has grown over 35x, and the number of objects per page has grown 28x. Google acknowledges that ’80-90% of user response time is spent on the front end”. So how do web developers and designers address these issues and improve web site performance?

Difficulty: Experienced
Session Track: Beyond HTML

Session Detail

Front-end optimisation (FEO) is the moniker given to a group of proven and recommended best practices for accelerating web sites and improving issues associated with poor performance.

This session will cover the key aspects of FEO, and aim to address the front-end performance bottlenecks that have become the bane of users and developers alike."

Speakers

Matt Voerman (Akamai, Australia)

Based out of Sydney, Australia – Matt Voerman is a 15 year veteran of the rich media/internet development industry. During this time he has undertaken a number of senior technical and customer facing roles in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, Hong Kong and the United States. He is an internationally published author, having written, or contributed to, a number of books, whitepapers and articles on the Adobe Flash Platform. More...