Learn how to add bundling and fingerprinting in Hugo. Cut the number of requests by at least 50%, enable safe caching, and stop dealing with users running outdated code.

Site performance isn’t just about file weight, it is also about how those files are delivered. In this article, I analyze the impact of fragmented CSS files on loading times in Hugo and demonstrate the optimization process: from minification configuration and bundling to a caching strategy (fingerprinting) that eliminates unnecessary network requests.