Breakpoints
Breakpoints are the specific screen widths used in Responsive Design that trigger a change in a website's layout. They are defined in CSS media queries to adapt the design for different device categories, such as mobile phones, tablets, and desktops, ensuring the user experience is optimal for their given screen size.
Related web performance terms
- Back/Forward Cache (bfcache)
The back/forward cache (or bfcache) is a browser optimization that enables instant navigations when a user clicks the back or forward buttons.
- Backend
The backend refers to the server-side components of a web application that are not visible to the end-user. This includes the web server, application logic, and databases.
- Backend Cache (AWS)
This is Speed Kit's central, primary cache where Anonymous HTML and other website assets are stored. It is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), a secure and highly reliable cloud computing platform.
- Backend Time
Backend Time is the duration it takes for a website's Origin Server to process a request and generate the HTML for a page.