Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 692: You Need Stale While Revalidate
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Nov 13, 2023 Dive into the fascinating world of web performance as caching takes center stage! Discover the 'stale while revalidate' technique to manage data freshness and enhance loading speeds. The hosts break down essential caching headers like 'max-age' and 'S-max-age,' illuminating their importance for user security and streamlined performance. Curious about the pros and cons of different caching strategies? They explore how to balance quick access to cached content with the need for timely updates, especially in high-traffic environments.
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Stale While Revalidate Explained
- Stale While Revalidate is a caching technique that improves website speed and simplifies caching.
- It's useful for caching assets like HTML, images, JavaScript, and CSS to reduce server load and improve user experience.
Why Caching is Important
- Cache data that doesn't change frequently, like images or CMS content, to avoid expensive operations.
- Store the cached data in memory or the browser's cache for quick access.
Cache Locations
- Caches can reside on a user's computer, a CDN, or a server.
- CDNs store cached assets closer to users for faster loading times worldwide.