Website Performance Optimization and Responsive Design Cleanup

[DanielEmmanuel1]

Description

Perform a comprehensive cleanup of the website to optimize performance, improve loading speeds, and ensure full responsiveness across all device types. T
his includes implementing image optimization strategies, fixing hero section background issues, and ensuring consistent user experience across different screen sizes and devices.

Issue Acceptance Criteria

• Contributors will only be assigned an issue if they after currently inside the spherre TG channel
• Contributors must star repo to get assigned this issue
• When you apply please refer to the TG group and drop a message stating interest on that particular issue

Telegram group: https://t.me/+qahDxioW8SA0NjRk

Completion Criteria:

Performance Optimization Requirements:

• Implement lazy loading for all images throughout the website
• Optimize image formats and compression without quality loss
• Fix hero section background image caching/reloading issues
• Prevent background image reload when scrolling back to hero section
• Optimize overall page load times and Core Web Vitals scores
• Minimize JavaScript and CSS bundle sizes where possible
• Implement proper image preloading for critical above-the-fold content

Responsive Design Requirements:

Ensure full responsiveness across device breakpoints:

• Mobile phones (320px - 480px)
• Tablets (481px - 768px)
• Laptops (769px - 1024px)
• Large laptops (1025px - 1440px)
• Desktop monitors (1441px and above)

Test and fix layout issues on all major device sizes
Ensure touch targets are appropriately sized for mobile
Verify text readability and spacing across all breakpoints

UI/UX Improvements:

Update hero section background image to match current UI design
Ensure smooth scrolling performance without image flicker
Maintain consistent visual hierarchy across all screen sizes
Fix any overflow or layout breaking issues
Optimize font loading and rendering
Ensure proper contrast ratios are maintained across devices
Test functionality across major browsers and devices

Technical Requirements:

Implement intersection observer for lazy loading
Use appropriate image formats (WebP, AVIF where supported)
Set up proper image caching strategies
Add loading states for better perceived performance
Implement responsive image srcsets for different screen densities
Conduct performance audits and provide before/after metrics

[abbakargarba]

🧹 Application for Website Performance Optimization & Responsive Cleanup Task

👋 Hello!

I'm excited to apply for the comprehensive website optimization task. This opportunity aligns well with my expertise in frontend performance tuning, responsive design, and delivering pixel-perfect experiences across all devices.

I've already joined the Telegram group and dropped a message expressing my interest, as instructed.

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✅ Plan of Execution

1. Performance Optimization

Task	Strategy
🔄 Lazy Loading	Use loading="lazy" and IntersectionObserver for deferred image loading.
🌐 Image Format Optimization	Convert images to WebP/AVIF, fallback to JPEG/PNG when unsupported.
🧠 Image Caching	Set proper cache headers, leverage Next.js/Image CDN or similar for efficient re-renders.
🛑 Prevent Hero Reloading	Ensure hero image uses background-attachment: fixed with caching and will-change: transform to avoid reload/flicker.
🚀 Page Speed Boosts	Audit using Lighthouse/Core Web Vitals, minimize bundle size via tree-shaking, code-splitting, and purging unused CSS.
🎯 Preload Key Assets	Use <link rel="preload"> for hero image and critical fonts above-the-fold.

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2. Responsive Design Fixes

Viewport	Target
📱 Mobile (320px–480px)	Optimize layout stacking, ensure thumb-friendly spacing and readable text.
📱 Tablets (481px–768px)	Verify fluid grids, spacing consistency, and safe tap targets.
💻 Laptops (769px–1440px)	Refine component layouts to fill horizontal space intuitively.
🖥️ Desktops (1441px+)	Prevent max-width overflows, fine-tune margins and line heights.

• Use TailwindCSS breakpoints or media queries for fluid responsiveness.
• Manually test across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers.
• Validate touch targets, spacing, and hierarchy across devices.

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3. UI/UX & Visual Enhancements

• ✅ Fix hero background flicker and align with the updated UI specs.
• 📏 Normalize vertical rhythm and spacing across sections.
• 🎨 Validate contrast ratios for accessibility.
• 🧭 Ensure smooth scrolling & consistent hierarchy using scroll behavior and z-index management.
• ✨ Add loading states to enhance perceived performance (e.g., skeletons or spinners).
• 💬 Optimize font loading (swap strategy) and minimize FOUT/FOIT.

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4. Technical Improvements & Metrics

Requirement	Tool/Approach
Lazy loading	IntersectionObserver, loading="lazy"
Image optimization	WebP, AVIF + fallbacks
Caching	Cache-control headers, asset fingerprinting
Metrics	Use Lighthouse/Core Web Vitals before & after
Responsive images	srcset, <picture>, sizes attributes
Code size	Minify JS/CSS, use import() for dynamic modules

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🧪 Final Deliverables

• ✅ Lazy loading fully implemented
• 🎯 Hero background issue resolved (no flicker or reload)
• 📱 Full responsiveness across all device types
• 📊 Before/after Lighthouse report for performance proof
• 🧹 No hard layout breaks, spacing bugs, or font inconsistencies
• 🎯 UX enhancements tested across major browsers
• 🔐 All changes scoped, documented, and regression-free

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📋 Commit Message

refactor(performance): optimize images, layout, and responsiveness across breakpoints

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🤝 Final Words

This task goes beyond surface-level changes—it's about giving users a smoother, faster, and more consistent experience. With careful refactoring and metrics-backed improvements, I’ll ensure StarkMole’s site is performant and polished across all platforms.

Thanks for considering my application!
[Abubakar Ahmad]

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[Yourmix0x]

👋 Hi, I’m Michael — a frontend engineer with 2+ years of experience in performance optimization, responsive design, and Core Web Vitals improvements using Next.js and Tailwind CSS.

Plan:

• Use Intersection Observer for lazy loading.

• Convert images to WebP/AVIF, and preload above-the-fold assets.

• Fix hero background reload/caching issues.

• Audit layout across all breakpoints (mobile to desktop) and resolve responsiveness bugs.

• Compress assets, minimize JS/CSS bundles, and improve load times.

• Test across major browsers/devices, and deliver before/after Lighthouse scores.

I’m also in the Telegram group and will drop a message there right away ✅

[codebestia]

GM @abbakargarba
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