I completely agree that performance should always come before adding unnecessary effects. I’ve seen many websites rely heavily on JavaScript for simple tasks that could easily be handled with HTML or CSS, which often leads to slower load times.
A good approach is to load JavaScript only when it’s actually needed and keep the code as lightweight as possible. This not only improves the user experience but also helps with SEO and Core Web Vitals.
I’ve also been reading more about **JavaScript** best practices for optimizing interactive websites, and it’s surprising how much of a difference small optimizations can make. Efficient scripting and proper lazy loading can noticeably improve page speed.