[munin-users] Dynamic graph image load sequence

[Terry B. <te...@te...>]

Hi,

I have several Munin host screens that consist of hundreds of graph
images. Often the information that I require is in sets of images
embedded towards the bottom of the page so I have to wait some time
for these to render.

I am considering writing some JavaScript that would interrupt the
natural top to bottom image load sequence by "top queueing" the graphs
that are within the visible view of the browser to ensure that these
are requested first, followed by those graphs that are out of sight.
Effectively what you are looking at will load as quickly as possible
irrespective of where it is on the page. The new Google Images layout
is a good example of this.

If JavaScript were to be disabled within the browser then the images
would load in their normal sequence, i.e. following the principle that
JavaScript should supplement the user experience rather than be
essential for it.

Does this sound like useful functionality and has this technique been
discussed before?


All the best,

Terry