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Packing Things Up With Webpack

Master advanced React and Node.js techniques to optimize performance, including hot module replacement, CSS/JS compression, caching, and production-ready configurations for efficient web applications.

Duration: 46:09

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Ben Fhala

Ben Fhala

Ben Fhala is the creative force and founder behind 02geek, a pioneering platform dedicated to making web development accessible to everyone. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Ben has a deep passion for teaching and a knack for breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons.

Packing Things Up With Webpack Overview

What you'll learn

In today’s fast-paced digital world, web performance is more critical than ever. This chapter equips you with essential skills to create blazing-fast React applications optimized for production. Whether you're a front-end developer, full-stack engineer, or React enthusiast, the knowledge in this chapter will empower you to deliver top-notch user experiences.

You’ll begin with hot module replacement (HMR), enabling real-time updates during development without refreshing the page. This feature dramatically improves efficiency and lets you debug and iterate faster. Learn how to configure HMR and integrate it into your workflow seamlessly.

Next, we dive into CSS and JavaScript optimization, using powerful tools like CSS Nano and Terser to compress and minify code. These techniques not only reduce file sizes but also boost load times, ensuring your applications perform at their peak. You’ll also discover how to configure Webpack effectively for separate development and production environments.

The chapter concludes with caching and server optimization. Learn to use gzip compression, set intelligent cache lifetimes, and optimize server-side rendering with Node.js and Express. These strategies ensure your apps are lightning-fast and ready to scale.

By the end of this chapter, you’ll be equipped to create professional-grade React applications that stand out in performance and user experience. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your skills—check out the full course on mastering React and Node.js performance here.

Join now and unlock the full potential of modern web development!

Setting up hot refresh middleware

Learn how to configure Webpack hot refresh middleware for a more efficient development environment in React. We cover Express integration and optimizing development vs production setups.

08:04

Getting Webpack Middlewares to Run with Our Real Server

Learn how to configure Webpack middleware to integrate with Express for seamless development and production.

08:30

Fixing our priorities

Learn how to address priority issues in Express.js that impact hot refresh functionality.

05:58

Optimizing CSS with CSS-Nano

Learn how to optimize CSS for production with CSS-Nano and Webpack plugins to improve performance and file size.

07:55

Getting Webpack JavaScript to Be Production Ready

Learn how to optimize JavaScript for production using Webpack. Strip dev code, minify, and improve performance.

09:34

Caching and Compressing Assets for Optimal Web Performance

Learn how to optimize your server by caching and compressing assets to deliver a seamless user experience.

06:08