Optimizing your CSS and JS files by combining and minifying them is essential for improving website performance. By reducing the number of separate requests the browser needs to make, you can significantly speed up loading times.
If you want to learn more about how minifying resources can benefit your site's speed, check out these helpful links:
Google Developer - Minify Resources
HubSpot Blog - Reduce HTTP Requests
To streamline the process of minifying and combining your files, consider using task runners like Grunt or Gulp. These tools allow you to automate the optimization process with just a single action.
Sometimes, your IDE may have built-in features that handle file compilation automatically when you save changes, making the optimization process even more convenient.
Remember to place your JavaScript code right before the closing body tag for optimal performance, unless there are specific reasons for placing it higher in the HTML document.