Discovering Google Lighthouse . A Small Tool That Changed How I See Web Development
The article discusses the author's discovery of Google Lighthouse, a tool that aids in improving web page quality. The author highlights its features, including performance audits and accessibility checks, which are beneficial for developers. They emphasize that while Lighthouse is a useful guide, it should not be the sole focus of development efforts.
- ▪Google Lighthouse is an open-source automated tool designed to help developers improve the quality of web pages.
- ▪It audits aspects such as performance, accessibility, SEO, and best practices.
- ▪The author found weaknesses in their portfolio, including large unoptimized images and accessibility issues.
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