What is a HAR file?

The HAR file format is an evolving standard and the information contained within it is both flexible and extensible. You can expect a HAR file to include a breakdown of timings including:

- How long it takes to fetch DNS information

- How long each object takes to be requested

- How long it takes to connect to the server

- How long it takes to transfer assets from the server to the browser of each object


How To Get A HAR File?

By using chrome inspect element it is easy as pie. Just open inpect element, right click on one of the requests sent to server and click on Save as HAR with content and save the file on your system.

Now you need a tool to analyze the result. There is an online tool for that head over to link below:

- https://toolbox.googleapps.com/apps/har_analyzer/


In the website load your HAR file and click on Choose file and open your HAR file. It will give an insight on your request times, DNS response, etc.

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