Browsing speeds reach new heights: Microsoft Edge achieves sub-300ms content load time
Microsoft has announced an improvement in the rendering speed of its Edge browser, a move that is set to enhance user experience. The tech giant revealed in a recent post on its Windows blog that it plans to roll out further performance optimizations for features like Print Preview and Extensions in the coming months.
The performance enhancements in Microsoft Edge are due to its migration to a WebUI 2.0 architecture. This new architecture is designed to minimize code bundle sizes and reduce the amount of JavaScript code executed during UI initialization, leading to faster load times.
One of the key metrics that Microsoft Edge has improved is the First Contentful Paint (FCP) metric. For initial content display in Microsoft Edge, the FCP is now under 300 milliseconds. The FCP metric, introduced by Google in its Chrome browser in 2017, does not reflect the total time required for a website to load completely, but it is a significant indicator of the initial load speed.
Industry research suggests that user satisfaction can be significantly impacted when initial content loading exceeds 300 to 400 milliseconds. With Microsoft Edge's improved FCP, users can expect a smoother and more satisfying browsing experience.
The performance enhancements have also extended to 13 additional browser features. This includes more responsive settings, improved navigation speed, and less loading delays for split screen functionality. One notable improvement is the AI-powered Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge, which now has smoother playback due to the performance enhancements.
Previous efforts have already resulted in a 40 percent speed increase for features such as downloads, history, and the creation of new private browsing tabs in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft is continuing its ongoing work on the Edge browser to ensure a fast and efficient browsing experience for its users.
While the person or organization responsible for the development of the WebUI 2.0 architecture at Microsoft remains unspecified in the provided information, the migration to this architecture marks a significant step forward in Microsoft's commitment to improving the performance of its Edge browser.
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