Frontend System Design
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Code Splitting
Definition
Code splitting breaks a massive monolithic JavaScript bundle into smaller, logical chunks. These chunks are then loaded on demand (e.g., route-based splitting).
Explain Like I'm New
If a user visits the Homepage, do not force them to download the 5MB JavaScript code that runs the Admin Dashboard.
Interview Questions
basic
- How does Code Splitting fundamentally work?
intermediate
- What are the performance implications of Code Splitting?
advanced
- How does Code Splitting scale in an enterprise architecture?
trick
- Are there scenarios where Code Splitting is an anti-pattern?