In the context of the release of Ionic Framework 3.0.0, the post by Mike Hartington addresses the introduction and implementation of lazy loading as a feature aimed at enhancing app performance by loading chunks of code only when needed. Although still in beta, lazy loading is presented as a straightforward process involving the use of NgModules to organize and manage code effectively. The post provides a step-by-step guide to setting up lazy loading in an Ionic app, specifically focusing on the HomePage component, by creating a dedicated NgModule and using the @IonicPage decorator to facilitate on-demand loading. This approach helps reduce the initial load time by distributing the bytes across different components, which becomes crucial as applications grow in complexity and size, ultimately improving user experience. Future discussions are hinted at, promising to delve deeper into structuring apps for better lazy loading support across components, directives, and pipes.