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<click-to-play> — a still that plays
TL;DR
Large GIFs can slow down web pages and consume unnecessary bandwidth. A new Web Component was created that displays a still frame with a click-to-play button, loading the GIF only when requested.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can implement this Web Component to optimize web performance and improve user engagement.
Key Takeaways
- Use <click-to-play> to optimize GIF loading on your site.
- Reduce unnecessary data usage by implementing still frames.
- Enhance user engagement with interactive content.
- Explore Datasette's new row editing tools for better data management.
How It Works
<click-to-play> uses a simple HTML structure to display a still image that, upon clicking, dynamically loads a GIF. This mechanism allows for efficient resource management by preventing large files from loading until user interaction occurs.