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: Speed Up Users' Navigation in Browsing History
Back/forward cache (or BFcache) is a browser optimization that allows instant back and forward navigation. It significantly enhances the browsing experience, particularly for users with slower networks or devices.
Cloudflare: Your Secret Weapon for a Faster and More Stable Website (Checklist Article)
Cloudflare acts as a middleman between your website and its visitors. Unlike a standard CDN (Content Delivery Network), it is not just a system for distributing images and files.
Navigation Types
Understanding different navigation types is crucial, as some are markedly faster than others. From a web speed optimization perspective, the goal is to steer as many users as possible towards faster navigation types.
Speculation Rules API: Pathway to Instant Page Loading
The Speculation Rules API offers a means to prefetch or even pre-render another page, allowing for near-instantaneous loading of the page a user navigates to, enhancing the overall web experience.