Tim Kadlec 6/7/2018

Prioritizing the Long-Tail of Performance

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This technical article argues against relying solely on average or median performance metrics like page load times, as they ignore the 'long-tail' of slower user experiences. It demonstrates with examples and charts how analyzing higher percentiles (90th/95th) reveals crucial performance issues impacting bounce rates and business outcomes, advocating for a data-driven approach to optimize for all users.

Prioritizing the Long-Tail of Performance

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