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Smashing Magazine·Aug 7·5 min read
How Baseline Can Help You Ship Less JavaScript
TL;DR
Baseline helps developers identify and remove unnecessary JavaScript dependencies, potentially reducing bundle sizes by 60KB to 90KB. This process enhances performance by leveraging modern browser capabilities.
✦ Why It Matters
Start auditing your JavaScript dependencies today to reduce bundle size and improve application performance.
Key Takeaways
- Regularly audit dependencies to identify unnecessary libraries.
- Use Baseline to check feature availability across browsers.
- Replace outdated libraries with native browser features.
- Consider user demographics before removing libraries.
How It Works
Baseline categorizes web features into three states: Limited availability, Newly available, and Widely available. This classification helps developers determine if they can safely replace a library with a native feature based on its support across major browsers.