Minification is the process of removing unnecessary characters from source code without changing its functionality. For CSS files, this means removing whitespace, newlines, comments, and block delimiters.
Key Benefits
- Faster Load Times: Smaller files mean faster downloads for your users.
- Lower Bandwidth: Reduced file sizes save bandwidth costs.
- Better SEO: Google prioritizes fast-loading websites, so minified assets can boost your ranking.
Example
Before
body {
color: #333;
background: #fff;
}
After
body{color:#333;background:#fff}