This article explores the effect of shiny widgets on the performance of Shiny apps using Google Lighthouse. It looks at the different metrics reported by Lighthouse for various apps and discusses the impact of adding interactive elements such as plotly plots and DT tables. The article concludes that while adding more widgets can slow down an app, using them sensibly can still provide a good user experience.
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The AppsHistogram showing all metrics measured in the Lighthouse reportTime to Interactive vs Speed IndexBoxplot of App vs Speed IndexScore vs First Contentful PaintDifferent Lighthouse Scores From the Same AppFinal WordsRelated56 Impressions