Find Bottlenecks, Boost Performance: Performance Audits in Practice

Find Bottlenecks, Boost Performance: Performance Audits in Practice

Peak performance is crucial for the success of modern web applications. But how do you identify bottlenecks and turn data into actionable improvements?

This talk guides you through the entire process of a performance audit and provides insight into the tools and techniques needed for effective analysis and optimization.

We’ll cover each step of the process — from defining the audit scope and collecting data, to identifying and prioritizing issues, and presenting them in a structured report.

You’ll learn how to plan, structure, and execute a performance audit for any application — even without ever looking at the code.

Key dos and don’ts will also be addressed, such as avoiding overly technical reports and ensuring that recommendations are actionable and prioritized.

We’ll explore how to assess results using an impact/complexity matrix, ensuring development teams focus on high-impact fixes.

By the end of the talk, you’ll understand the mindset of a performance engineer and have a clear, practical framework for conducting audits that deliver real results.

Whether you're an engineer, manager, or developer, this talk is your guide to mastering web performance optimization.