Minimize critical request chains

Long chains of dependent requests delay the initial rendering of the page, as each resource must wait for its parent to be fetched and processed.

Quick Reference

• Reduce the depth of dependent resource requests
• Inline critical CSS to avoid extra network roundtrips
• Use preload hints for essential assets found deep in the chain

Check

Identify long chains of dependent requests that block the critical rendering path using Lighthouse or WebPageTest.

Fix

Flatten the request chain by inlining critical resources or using preload hints for essential assets.

Explain