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Lighthouse 100: A Practical Performance Checklist

By Code & Koffee June 12, 2026 11 min
Lighthouse 100: A Practical Performance Checklist

The exact steps I take to hit 95+ on every Lighthouse metric — images, JS, fonts, and more.

In this article, we'll explore the core ideas behind lighthouse 100: a practical performance checklist and how to apply them in real-world projects. The goal is practical: by the end, you'll have a clear mental model and actionable steps.

Why it matters

Modern web development rewards clarity and consistency. When teams adopt shared patterns, onboarding gets faster, bugs shrink, and shipping becomes a habit rather than a scramble.

Key takeaways

  • Start with the problem, not the tool.
  • Optimize for readability before performance.
  • Automate the boring parts — testing, linting, deploys.
  • Document the “why,” not just the “what.”

Putting it into practice

The best way to internalize these ideas is to apply them to a small project this week. Pick one pattern, ship something tiny, and iterate. That's the Code & Koffee way.