Achieving native-like speed: boosting Android WebView performance by 100%+
Article Summary
TikTok's hybrid team just doubled Android WebView performance. Yes, you read that right—100%+ faster.
Qinghao Zhu, Tech Lead for Client Architecture at TikTok, shared their journey at droidcon NYC. This 37-minute deep dive reveals how they achieved native-like speed in their WebView implementations across their massive user base.
Key Takeaways
- Achieved 100%+ performance improvement in Android WebView speed
- Techniques bridge the gap between hybrid and native performance
- Insights from TikTok's production environment at scale
- Practical optimizations applicable to any WebView implementation
Critical Insight
TikTok proved that WebViews can match native performance with the right architectural approach and optimizations.
