How to think like a performance engineer with Harry Roberts

In this episode of the PodRocket podcast, web performance consultant Harry Roberts shares insights on taking a more practical approach to web performance engineering. He reflects on his career transition from CSS architecture to prioritizing user experience. The discussion touches on Core Web Vitals and other essential performance metrics, with Roberts stressing the importance of focusing on metrics that drive business outcomes, like conversion rates, rather than just technical numbers. He warns against relying solely on synthetic performance testing and encourages the use of real-user data to pinpoint performance issues more effectively. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire Q&A, where Roberts delivers actionable tips on performance testing and optimization.