FrontendHaltPerformance·Intermediate·Conceptual·1 min read
Should you preload every weight the site uses?
Short interview answer
No — preload only the one or two weights needed for above-the-fold text. Preloading many fonts makes them all compete with each other and with other critical resources for early bandwidth, delaying first paint.
Key takeaway
Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.