Website & Image Optimization with AWS
Optimized cmlabs website performance and image handling using AWS services, improving load times and overall user experience.
Timeline
Jul 2023 - May 2024
Client
cmlabs
Role
Junior Backend Developer
Project Overview
Led website performance optimization efforts by implementing AWS services for efficient image handling and content delivery. This project significantly improved page load times and overall user experience across the cmlabs website.
The optimization included implementing CDN for static assets, image compression and conversion workflows, and database query optimization to ensure fast response times even during high traffic periods.
Challenge
The website had performance issues due to large unoptimized images and inefficient asset delivery. Needed to improve load times without compromising image quality or requiring major architectural changes.
Solution
Implemented AWS S3 for image storage, CloudFront CDN for content delivery, and Lambda functions for automatic image optimization. Created an upload pipeline that automatically compresses and converts images to modern formats like WebP.
Key Features
- Automated image compression and optimization
- CDN integration for faster content delivery
- WebP format conversion for modern browsers
- Lazy loading implementation
- Database query optimization
- Caching strategy for static assets
Results
Reduced page load time significantly
Improved Google PageSpeed scores
Better user experience across devices
Reduced server bandwidth costs
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