2013
CreateJS/PreloadJS · GitHub
PreloadJS makes preloading assets & getting aggregate progress events easier in JavaScript. It uses XHR2 when available, and falls back to tag-based loading when not
jussi-kalliokoski/html5Preloader.js · GitHub
With the growing use of HTML5 and it taking over the browser game scene, developers need an easy API to preload their resources on to the browser. html5-preloader aims to offer this, and in a compact, yet customizable way. html5-preloader supports almost all of the data types out there, from mp4 to xml, and with flexible fallback support.
2010
3+ Ways to Preload Images Using CSS, JavaScript, or Ajax • Perishable Press
by 1 otherPreloading images is a great way to improve the user experience. When images are preloaded in the browser, the visitor can surf around your site and enjoy extremely faster loading times. This is especially beneficial for photo galleries and other image-heavy sites where you want to deliver the goods as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Preloading images definitely helps users without broadband enjoy a better experience when viewing your content. In this article, we’ll explore three different preloading techniques to enhance the performance and usability of your site.
2009
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