4 documents tagged with “Cache”
Cache is the cheapest way to speed up a site. Instead of every resource being downloaded again, the browser and the CDN remember it and serve it in milliseconds the second time. Without a properly set cache, finer optimisations make little sense.
Articles under the cache tag cover every layer: HTTP cache headers, back/forward cache in the browser, edge cache on the CDN, prefetch, and prerender. And why most sites still do not have caching set up.
BFcache: Accelerate User Navigation Through Browsing History
The back/forward cache (or BFcache) is a browser optimization enabling instant back-and-forth navigation, significantly enhancing the browsing experience, especially for users on slower networks or devices.
Cloudflare: Your Secret Weapon for a Faster and More Stable Web (Article with Checklist)
Cloudflare acts as an intermediary between your website and its visitors. Unlike a regular CDN (Content Delivery Network), it’s more than just a system for distributing images and files.
Navigation Types
Understanding the different types of navigation is crucial because some are significantly faster than others. From a web speed optimization perspective, the goal is to direct as many users as possible to the faster navigation types.
Speculation Rules API: The Path to Instant Page Loading
The Speculation Rules API offers us the ability to preload or even pre-render another page. This can lead to nearly instantaneous page loading for users transitioning between pages, enhancing their overall web experience.