Developers often optimize websites for metrics that don't reflect real user experience, leading to underperformance.
Common myths about web performance include focusing too much on Lighthouse scores, device-specific loading speed, overusing lazy loading, relying solely on CDNs, and believing modern JS frameworks are always fast.
Solutions include measuring actual user experience with tools like PageSpeed Insights and CrUX, testing under realistic conditions, optimizing lazy loading practices, using CDNs with server-side rendering, considering lighter JS frameworks, and prioritizing image optimization.
It is essential to optimize for real user experience metrics like LCP, CLS, and INP, and focus on fast perception and interaction, rather than just scores.