What are some practical scenarios for using URL loader in Webpack?

What are some practical scenarios for using URL loader in Webpack?

URL loader is useful for loading images, fonts, and other assets as data URLs, which can reduce HTTP requests.

Can you give me an example of how to configure URL loader in my Webpack setup?

Sure! You can configure it in your Webpack config file like this:

module: {
  rules: [
    {
      test: /\.(png|jpg|gif|svg)$/,
      use: [
        {
          loader: 'url-loader',
          options: {
            limit: 8192,
          },
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
},

What happens if the file size exceeds the limit set in the URL loader?

If the file size exceeds the limit, URL loader will fall back to using file-loader, which will emit the file to the output directory.

Are there any performance considerations I should keep in mind?

Yes, using URL loader can improve performance by reducing the number of HTTP requests, but be cautious with very large files as they can bloat your JavaScript bundle.