How can CSS performance be optimized?
✅ Best Practices:
- Minimize reflows/repaints by avoiding inline styles or frequent layout changes.
- Use transform and opacity for animations (GPU-accelerated).
- Combine and minify CSS files.
- Use specific selectors, not overly complex ones (div ul li a {...} = costly).
- Avoid large background images or unnecessary CSS rules.
- Use modern layout methods (Flexbox/Grid) efficiently.
Key Takeaway:
Efficient CSS = fewer reflows, fewer repaints, and lightweight selectors.