lazy-loading

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Lazy-loading' is a computer thing where you only load what you need when you need it. Let's think about a website with loads of pictures. Instead of loading all pictures at once (which could slow down the site), we load each picture when a person scrolls to it.

Examples in Different Contexts

In web development, 'lazy-loading' is a technique used to delay loading of non-critical resources at page load time, improving page speed and user experience. A web developer might explain, 'Implementing lazy-loading for images can significantly decrease initial load times for our website.'

Practice Scenarios

Software

Scenario:

Our application suffers from slow loading times due to sizeable database queries on startup. The users are complaining about the app's sluggish performance.

Response:

To solve the speed issue, we could apply lazy-loading to our database connections. It would load only relevant data, enhancing the app's performance.

Tech

Scenario:

Our new web design features a staggering number of high-resolution images, which are likely to impact load times. We need a practical solution to this issue.

Response:

We should consider implementing lazy-loading for the images. This could significantly improve the loading speeds and overall user experience.