Which is better: multiple, smaller requests or less, bigger requests?

0	I mean as in the internet and websites. Is it better to have multiple (say 6) small requests to files like stylesheets, etc. or less, bigger requests (like 3)? stylesheets http code request asked Sep 16 '12 at 06:04 RafalChmiel 491●138●151●156

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When it comes to loading a web page, pretty much everyone of consequence has broadband these days so that part doesn't matter much. Just keep your page loads small, under a meg or so and use thumbnails of under 100KB.

Having said that:

Modern browsers do download files in parallel; but due to the way HTTP works, actual content files have to be downloaded in one stream, start to finish.
It's considered a web development best practice to put your stylesheet(s) in separate files, especially for styles you reuse. This will reduce the overall amount of data being transmitted, improve organization, and make it easier for you to change the design later.

answered Sep 21 '12 at 10:31

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edited Sep 21 '12 at 10:34

0	Less, bigger. That is if what I think your asking is correct. answered Sep 17 '12 at 19:30 Cameron 1.8k●103●127●134

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