Minification strips spaces and comments from code.
Minification Explained
Why Minification Matters
Improves load speed.
Where You'll Come Across It
Optimisation tools.
Practical Example
Compressed CSS files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does minification change how my website looks?
No. Minification only removes whitespace, comments, and unnecessary characters from code files. The functionality and appearance of your website remain exactly the same.
Should I minify all my files?
For production websites, yes. CSS, JavaScript, and HTML files should all be minified. Your developer typically keeps readable source files for editing and generates minified versions for the live site.
How much difference does minification make?
It typically reduces file sizes by 10-30%, which improves load times. On its own, the impact is modest, but combined with other optimisations like compression and caching, it contributes to a noticeably faster site.