DEV Community

Cover image for Intro to Core Web Vitals
Carmen Ansio
Carmen Ansio

Posted on • Edited on

Intro to Core Web Vitals

The heart of the Google Core Web Vitals update are the new performance metrics which aim to get the user experience. It's not about technical performance, is about feeling fast...

Core Web Vitals metrics

  1. Largest Contentful Paint — LCP loading metric
    LCP measures loading performance. How quickly is content drawn to the page?
    Large Contentful Paint logo

  2. First Input Delay — FID interactivity metric
    FID interface responsiveness. How quickly does the page respond to user actions?
    First Input Delay logo

  3. Cumulative Layout Shift — CLS visual stability metric
    CLS measures visual stability. Does content move unexpectedly on the page?
    Cumulative Layout Shift logo

How can I calculate scores on my local device?

With these Core Web Vitals tools:

Conclusion

The user experience is very important because it aims to provide positive experiences that keep a user loyal to the product or brand.

I hope this article helps you get up and running with it. Thanks for reading!

Top comments (0)