Debugging with Console & DevTools
What is the primary purpose of the Chrome DevTools Audit panel (Lighthouse)?
The Lighthouse/Audit panel serves as a comprehensive analysis tool: 1) It performs automated audits of web pages for performance, accessibility, SEO, and best practices, 2) It generates detailed reports with specific improvement suggestions, 3) Performance metrics include key user experience indicators like First Contentful Paint and Time to Interactive, 4) Accessibility audits check compliance with WCAG guidelines, 5) Best practices audits examine everything from HTTPS usage to proper image aspect ratios, 6) SEO audits evaluate basic search engine optimization factors, 7) Progressive Web App audits assess installability and offline capabilities, 8) Each audit includes actionable recommendations with links to resources for fixing identified issues, making it an invaluable tool for improving overall page quality.