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What is Minification?
Removing unnecessary characters from code, like whitespace and comments, to reduce file size.
Why It Matters
Minified files are smaller, which means they download faster and your pages load more quickly.
Real-World Example
A 100KB JavaScript file reduced to 40KB after removing whitespace, comments, and shortening variable names.
“Understanding terms like Minification 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.”
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