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What is Lazy Loading?
Delaying the loading of content or code until it is actually needed.
Why It Matters
Lazy loading speeds up initial page load by only downloading what the user can see right now.
Real-World Example
Images below the fold only load as the user scrolls down to them, not when the page first loads.
“Understanding terms like Lazy Loading matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.