How to Minify Code

Complete guide to code minification for better performance

What is Code Minification?

Code minification is the process of removing unnecessary characters from code without changing its functionality. This includes whitespace, comments, and formatting.

Reduce Size

Decrease file size by 30-70% for faster loading

Improve Performance

Faster page loads and better user experience

Optimize Delivery

Reduce bandwidth usage and server load

What Gets Removed?

Whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines)
Comments (single-line and multi-line)
Unnecessary semicolons and brackets
Redundant code patterns
Unused default attributes

Best Practices

Keep Original Files

Always maintain unminified source files for development and debugging.

Test Minified Code

Verify that minified code works correctly in all target browsers.

Version Control

Use build tools to automatically generate minified versions during deployment.

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