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About the Session

In the Weekend Testing Europe (WTEU) session on May 15, 2016, led by Neil Studd, the focus was on the critical issue of webpage load times and the strategies to address them. The discussion highlighted how the average webpage now exceeds 2MB in size, comparable to the early video games like Doom, leading to slower load times, particularly for users with slower or mobile internet connections. Key factors contributing to slow load times include large media files, third-party integrations, and poor optimization of resources.

The session addressed the challenges of testing under real-world conditions, noting that developers often work in high-speed environments and may overlook issues faced by users on slower connections. Strategies to improve load times include adopting responsive design, implementing caching techniques, and optimizing images. The session emphasized the importance of simulating slow connections and using various tools to ensure that webpages perform efficiently across all scenarios. (Written by AI)