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Fixes #3676 Delete unnecessary meta tags and re-order head element#3677

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PR Summary:

This PR removes outdated and unnecessary meta tags (e.g., X-UA-Compatible and redundant twitter:* tags) and reorders head tags to improve browser performance and alignment with modern standards.

Why are these changes introduced?

Fixes #3676 .

What approach did you take?

  • Removed the X-UA-Compatible meta tag as it is no longer relevant (IE=edge support is obsolete).
  • Removed twitter:* meta tags that duplicate og:* functionality, as Twitter uses og:* tags as a fallback.
  • Reorganized head tag elements based on priority to enhance browser rendering performance.
  • Updated 3 files:
    • layout/password.liquid
    • layout/theme.liquid
    • snippets/meta-tags.liquid

Other considerations

These changes streamline the <head> elements without altering visible functionality or merchant workflows.

Decision log

# Decision Alternatives Rationale Downsides
1 Removed unnecessary meta tags Retain existing tags Simplifies codebase and ensures compliance with modern web standards Slight risk of edge-case compatibility issues
2 Reordered head tags for optimization Leave unordered Improves rendering efficiency in browsers None

Visual impact on existing themes

There are no visible changes to the storefront or merchant workflows. These changes only impact backend performance and HTML structure.

Testing steps/scenarios

  • Ensure the changes do not introduce errors in the <head> for both logged-in and guest users.
  • Test meta tag visibility using browser developer tools on all layouts (e.g., password-protected page, theme layout).
  • Verify social media sharing works as expected using Open Graph preview tools.

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cevdetta commented Nov 26, 2024

I have signed the CLA!

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cevdetta commented Dec 4, 2024

@ludoboludo @Roi-Arthur @tyleralsbury Can you review?

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