This article explores the emergence of dictionary compression as a standard for web data transfer, enabling massive reductions in payload sizes for JavaScript, HTML, and WASM. By referencing previously downloaded content or custom dictionaries, servers can send only the unique 'diffs' of a file rather than the entire asset. This technology is now widely supported in modern browsers and backends, offering a significant performance leap for returning users.
This article explores the emergence of dictionary compression as a standard for web data transfer, enabling massive reductions in payload sizes for JavaScript, HTML, and WASM. By referencing previously downloaded content or custom dictionaries, servers can send only the unique 'diffs' of a file rather than the entire asset. This technology is now widely supported in modern browsers and backends, offering a significant performance leap for returning users.
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