Performance Test for optimization

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Summary:
This proposal aims to improve the speed and responsiveness of the caMicroscope platform by implementing caching mechanisms and addressing performance issues identified through a Lighthouse Chrome tool test. The proposed improvements include avoiding certain CDNs, eliminating render-blocking resources, resizing images, minifying JavaScript, and removing unused CSS.

Background:
The caMicroscope platform serves as a vital tool for collaborative annotation and exploration of large biomedical images. However, performance issues such as slow loading times and unresponsive user interface elements can hinder user experience and productivity. Implementing caching mechanisms and optimizing resource loading can significantly enhance the platform's performance, ensuring smoother navigation and faster response times for users.
Use Cases:

• Faster Loading Times: Users will benefit from reduced loading times, allowing them to access and interact with images and annotations more quickly.
• Improved User Experience: Smoother navigation and faster response times will enhance user satisfaction and productivity, particularly for tasks requiring real-time collaboration and analysis.
• Optimized Resource Utilization: By caching frequently accessed data and optimizing resource loading, server load and bandwidth usage can be reduced, leading to improved scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Implementation:

• Avoid CDNs: Replace Google Fonts CDN, Cloudflare CDN, and JSDelivr CDN with locally hosted resources to reduce dependency on external services and improve loading times.
• Eliminate Render-Blocking Resources: Load critical resources asynchronously or defer their execution to minimize render-blocking and improve page load speed.
• Image Resizing: Resize images to appropriate dimensions to reduce file size and optimize loading times, ensuring smoother image rendering.
• Minify JavaScript: Minify JavaScript files to reduce their size and improve loading speed, enhancing overall page performance.
• Remove Unused CSS: Identify and remove unused CSS rules to streamline stylesheet loading and reduce overhead, further optimizing page loading times.

Expected Impact:
Users will experience faster loading times and improved responsiveness, leading to a more efficient

Additional Notes:
Regular performance monitoring and optimization efforts should be conducted to ensure continued improvement and responsiveness of the caMicroscope platform.

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