Re: CDN vs Shopify server | Performance

tim202 · ‎03-03-2022

Should I host my own Javascript {{ "javascript.js" | asset_url }} in my theme or is it better to use the javascript library cdn?

JoesIdeas · ‎03-04-2022

I would load as many assets as you can in your own theme, that will cut down on the number of different 3rd party resources needed, this way your code loads directly from your site's server (Shopify CDNs).

If you want to dive into optimizing 3rd party scripts this is a good article: https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/performance/optimizing-content-efficiency/loading-thi...

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JoesIdeas · ‎03-04-2022

I would load as many assets as you can in your own theme, that will cut down on the number of different 3rd party resources needed, this way your code loads directly from your site's server (Shopify CDNs).

If you want to dive into optimizing 3rd party scripts this is a good article: https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/performance/optimizing-content-efficiency/loading-thi...

• Creator of Order Automator [auto tag, fulfill, connect FBA, daily jobs]
• Co-Creator of Product Automator [suite of features for products / collections]
• Shopify developer for 10+ years, store owner for 7 years
• Blog: Shopify Tips, Guides, and Automation Tactics

tim202 · ‎03-04-2022

Thank you for the reply

Re: CDN vs Shopify server | Performance

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