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Feedback - Video delay stops the rest of the Page from Loading on slow networks

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[Content] Feedback [Type] Bug
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Description

Type of feedback

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Description

  • When you visit the page "https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/inside-the-course/' there is a video but in areas with unstable network, the video container takes so long to load and in this way the rest of the page as well. The content being text should load first and be accessible as the learner waits for the video content which also in some cases doesn't load as shown in screenshots below.

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This only happens on low bandwidth or poor network coverage areas. you may need to set your internet to metering to see it.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue at https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/inside-the-course/ with a metered or unstable connection, as described in the report. Trace how the video container affects the page and verify that the text content becomes accessible before the video finishes loading or fails.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php, wordpress
Domain
frontend, performance, web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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