This website leverages a blend of technologies focused on analytics, front-end development, and performance optimization. Akamai mPulse and Google Analytics, coupled with Boomerang, provide comprehensive user behavior and performance insights. The front-end is built using AngularJS and Kendo UI, offering a structured and interactive user interface. To enhance loading speed and user experience, LazySizes and scrollreveal are implemented, while jsDelivr serves as a CDN for efficient asset delivery. Google Tag Manager streamlines tag management, and Open Graph ensures proper social media sharing.
The chosen stack reflects a clear intention to balance rich user interaction with performance considerations. While the Lighthouse performance score of 0.56 indicates room for improvement, the use of lazy loading and a CDN aims to mitigate initial load times. The SEO score of 0.83 suggests a focus on discoverability, further enhanced by the use of Open Graph. The analytics tools are crucial for understanding user behavior and identifying areas for optimization, ultimately contributing to a better user experience and improved website performance over time. The AngularJS framework provides a structured approach to building a Single Page Application (SPA), which can improve perceived performance for returning users, but can also negatively impact initial load times if not optimized correctly.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services | Home
The Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is organized into six service delivery sections – Benefits; the Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS) program; Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment (VETE); veterans care centers; veterans cemeteries; and the Virginia War Memorial. Four citizen boards work closely with the agency to support.
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