Prefetching Overhead

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Description

Overview
PrefetchingEngine runs on every page load without considering network conditions.

Background
Prefetches resources even on slow connections, wasting bandwidth.

Specifications

• Check network conditions before prefetching
• Use Save-Data header

Tasks:

• Integrate isSlowConnection check
• Add user preference toggle
• Optimize prefetch strategy

Impacted Files:

• src/components/performance/PrefetchingEngine.tsx
• src/utils/performanceUtils.ts

Labels: frontend, performance, priority-medium

Acceptance Criteria
Smart prefetching based on conditions

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Timeframe: 48-72 hours
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