Merging 10 CSS Files

Discussion in 'CSS' started by MarkusBerger, Nov 28, 2009.

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    Hello,

    would it, in general, have an effect on the loading time if I merge 10 CSS files to 1?

    Thanks,
    Markus
     
    MarkusBerger, Nov 28, 2009 IP
  2. kk5st

    kk5st Prominent Member

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    It would have only a trivial effect on loading time, as they would all be cached, not to be downloaded again.

    Where it would have an enormous effect is in maintenance and debugging. One well organized stylesheet is a lot more amenable to updating and applying fixes. It may be a royal PITA to affect the mind meld if it comes from some generic cms, à la Wordpress. Joomla, etc..

    cheers,

    gary
     
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    taminder Peon

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    I suggest only using different CSS files if you don't use everything in the CSS file for every page. That way you only need to load it if you use it.
     
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    loading ten rather one of any file type is extremely benficial on larger sites that are concerned with the amount of http requests but like taminder can't see any reason for 10 css stylesheets to be loaded on one page if they are not needed.
     
    mikestrand, Dec 3, 2009 IP