Compression 2025
Welcome to the Compression 2025 chapter of the Web Almanac
If you're interested in contributing to the Compression chapter of the 2025 Web Almanac, please reply to this issue and indicate which role or roles best fit your interest and availability: author, reviewer, analyst, and/or editor. You can find more details about this year’s Call for Contributions here.
Join the conversation on Slack
💬 Please make sure to join #web-almanac-compression on Slack for team coordination.
Content Team
The content team is responsible for creating the Compression chapter of the Web Almanac. The team consists of:
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Role Descriptions
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- Content Team Lead: The content team lead is the chapter owner and responsible for setting the scope of the chapter and managing contributors' day-to-day progress.
- Authors: Authors are subject matter experts and lead the content direction for each chapter. Chapters typically have one or two authors. Authors are responsible for planning the outline of the chapter, analyzing stats and trends, and writing the annual report.
- Reviewers: Reviewers are also subject matter experts and assist authors with technical reviews during the planning, analyzing, and writing phases.
- Analysts: Analysts are responsible for researching the stats and trends used throughout the Almanac. Analysts work closely with authors and reviewers during the planning phase to give direction on the types of stats that are possible from the dataset, and during the analyzing/writing phases to ensure that the stats are used correctly.
- Editors: Editors are technical writers who have a penchant for both technical and non-technical content correctness. Editors have a mastery of the English language and work closely with to help wordsmith content and ensure that everything fits together as a cohesive unit.
- Section Coordinator: The section coordinator is the overall owner for all chapters within a section like "User Experience" or "Page Content" and helps to keep each chapter on schedule.
Note: The time commitment for each role varies by the chapter's scope and complexity as well as the number of contributors.
For an overview of how the roles work together at each phase of the project, see the Chapter Lifecycle doc.
Milestone Checklist
The following is a checklist of milestones for the Compression chapter:
0. Form the content team
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May 18Complete program and content committee - 🔑 Organizing committee- The content team has at least one author, reviewer, and analyst.
1. Plan content
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June 1First meeting to outline the chapter contents - 🔑 Content team- The content team has completed the chapter outline.
2. Gather data
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July 1Custom metrics completed - 🔑 Analysts- Analysts have added all necessary custom metrics and drafted a PR (example) to track query progress.
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July 1HTTP Archive Crawl - 🔑 HA Team- HTTP Archive runs the June crawl.
3. Validate results
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September 1Query Metrics & Save Results - 🔑 Analysts- Analysts have queried all metrics and saved the output.
4. Draft content
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October 1First Draft of Chapter - 🔑 Authors- Authors has written the chapter.
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October 20Review & Edit Chapter - 🔑 Reviewers & Editors- Reviewers and Editors has processed the the chapter.
5. Publication
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November 15Chapter Publication (Markdown & PR) - 🔑 Authors- Authors has converted the chapter to markdown and drafted a PR.
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1Launch of 2025 Web Almanac 🚀 - 🔑 Organizing committee
6. Live Stream
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December 15Live Stream - 🔑 Content Team
Chapter Resources
Google Docs, Sheets, and other resources will be added soon.
Compression 2025
The Compression 2025 chapter of the Web Almanac will provide an in-depth look at the current state of compression on the web. This chapter will cover topics such as:
- Compression algorithms: A review of the most commonly used compression algorithms, including their strengths and weaknesses.
- Compression formats: An examination of the most popular compression formats, including their use cases and limitations.
- Compression tools: A look at the tools and techniques used to compress data, including their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Compression best practices: A guide to the best practices for compressing data, including tips and tricks for optimizing compression.
Why Compression Matters
Compression is a critical aspect of web development, as it plays a key role in reducing the size of data and improving the performance of web applications. By compressing data, developers can reduce the amount of time it takes for data to be transferred over the web, resulting in faster page loads and improved user experience.
The Importance of Compression
Compression is not just important for web development, but also for a wide range of other applications, including:
- Data storage: Compression can be used to reduce the size of data stored on disk, making it easier to manage and retrieve.
- Data transfer: Compression can be used to reduce the amount of time it takes to transfer data over the web, making it easier to share and collaborate.
- Data analysis: Compression can be used to reduce the size of data used in analysis, making it easier to work with and understand.
The Future of Compression
As the web continues to evolve, the importance of compression will only continue to grow. With the increasing use of mobile devices and the growing demand for high-quality video and audio content, the need for efficient compression algorithms and formats will become even more critical.
Conclusion
The Compression 2025 chapter of the Web Almanac will provide a comprehensive look at the current state of compression on the web. By examining the most commonly used compression algorithms, formats, and tools, this chapter will provide a valuable resource for developers and web professionals looking to improve the performance and efficiency of their web applications.
Call to Action
If you're interested in contributing to the Compression chapter of the 2025 Web Almanac, please reply to this issue and indicate which role or roles best fit your interest and availability. We look forward to working with you to create a comprehensive and informative chapter on compression.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Compression 2025 Chapter
The Compression 2025 chapter of the Web Almanac is a comprehensive guide to the current state of compression on the web. In this Q&A article, we'll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the chapter.
Q: What is the purpose of the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: The purpose of the Compression 2025 chapter is to provide a comprehensive guide to the current state of compression on the web. The chapter will cover topics such as compression algorithms, formats, and tools, as well as best practices for compressing data.
Q: Who is the target audience for the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: The target audience for the Compression 2025 chapter is web developers, designers, and professionals who are interested in improving the performance and efficiency of their web applications.
Q: What topics will be covered in the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: The Compression 2025 chapter will cover a wide range of topics related to compression, including:
- Compression algorithms: A review of the most commonly used compression algorithms, including their strengths and weaknesses.
- Compression formats: An examination of the most popular compression formats, including their use cases and limitations.
- Compression tools: A look at the tools and techniques used to compress data, including their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Compression best practices: A guide to the best practices for compressing data, including tips and tricks for optimizing compression.
Q: How will the Compression 2025 chapter be structured?
A: The Compression 2025 chapter will be structured into several sections, each covering a different aspect of compression. The chapter will include:
- Introduction: An overview of the importance of compression and the purpose of the chapter.
- Compression algorithms: A review of the most commonly used compression algorithms.
- Compression formats: An examination of the most popular compression formats.
- Compression tools: A look at the tools and techniques used to compress data.
- Compression best practices: A guide to the best practices for compressing data.
- Conclusion: A summary of the key takeaways from the chapter.
Q: Who will be contributing to the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: The Compression 2025 chapter will be contributed to by a team of experts in the field of compression, including web developers, designers, and professionals.
Q: How can I get involved in the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: If you're interested in contributing to the Compression 2025 chapter, please reply to this issue and indicate which role or roles best fit your interest and availability. We're looking for authors, reviewers, analysts, editors, and coordinators to help make this chapter a success.
Q: What is the timeline for the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: The timeline for the Compression 2025 chapter is as follows:
- May 18: Complete program and content committee.
- June 1: First meeting to outline the chapter contents.
- July 1: Custom metrics completed and HTTP Archive Crawl.
- September 1: Query Metrics & Save Results.
- October 1: First Draft of Chapter.
- October 20: Review & Chapter.
- November 15: Chapter Publication (Markdown & PR).
- December 1: Launch of 2025 Web Almanac.
- December 15: Live Stream.
Q: How can I stay up-to-date with the latest developments on the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: To stay up-to-date with the latest developments on the Compression 2025 chapter, please join the #web-almanac-compression Slack channel. We'll be posting updates and announcements there throughout the project.
Q: What is the expected outcome of the Compression 2025 chapter?
A: The expected outcome of the Compression 2025 chapter is a comprehensive guide to the current state of compression on the web. The chapter will provide web developers, designers, and professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to improve the performance and efficiency of their web applications.
Q: How will the Compression 2025 chapter be made available?
A: The Compression 2025 chapter will be made available as part of the 2025 Web Almanac, which will be published online and available for download. The chapter will also be presented at a live stream event on December 15.