Faster Websites with WebPageTest
Discover how to optimize website performance using WebPageTest in this comprehensive 59-minute conference talk. Learn about the history, functionality, and potential limitations of this free, open-source web performance testing tool. Explore basic test criteria, including URL selection, location latency, and browser options. Analyze test results through quantitative metrics, performance reviews, and visual aids like network waterfall charts and comparison bar charts. Dive into advanced features such as custom metrics, automated scripting, and security considerations. Gain practical knowledge on leveraging WebPageTest's API, Grunt tasks, and various testing scenarios to improve your web application's speed and user experience across different devices and network conditions.