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In my last post I ventured into how you dynamically can load script resources in your SPFx web part or extension. Typically you might have parts only needed in edit mode, or parts only used in certain view scenarios. By not including everything in the SPFx bundle you will reduce loading time and page bootstrapping of your solution.
For example, if you use a lot of Office UI Fabric components or an external library like moment, then your overall bundle size, or downloaded .js file increase a lot. If those components are not always needed, loading them dynamically at will is a better solution.
And, it’s so easy! SPFx uses web pack to create the bundle, and webpack allows for something called dynamic imports. And this is such a golden nugget – sitting there without anyone knowing :)
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