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CSS Performance Optimization

April 5, 2026

High Performance CSS

Optimize rendering, reduce reflows, GPU acceleration.

Performance Rules

/* Promote to compositing layer */
.card {
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Avoid expensive properties */
.no-reflow {
  /* Avoid: width/height/margin/padding changes */
  /* Prefer: transform/opacity/filter */
}

Optimization Checklist

  • Use transform/opacity for animations
  • contain: layout/style/paint
  • will-change: transform (sparingly)
  • Critical CSS extraction