<click-to-play> — a still that plays

· · June 17, 2026, 6:37 a.m.
Javascript gif web components progressive-enhancement web components GIF optimization progressive-enhancement Javascript
Summary
The blog post presents a Web Component called <click-to-play> that enhances page loading speed by deferring the loading of GIFs until they are clicked. This tool promotes progressive enhancement for web development by improving user experience.
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