1. Performance Optimization Techniques

1.1 Caching Strategies

Use HTTP caching (e.g., Cache-Control, ETag) to reduce server load and improve response times.

  • Learn about caching headers
  • Implement CDN (Content Delivery Network) for global content distribution
  • Optimize database queries with indexing and query caching
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2. Code-Level Optimizations

2.1 Minimize Resource Usage

  • Use lazy loading for non-critical assets
  • Optimize image compression (e.g., WebP format)
  • Reduce JavaScript/CSS bloat via tree-shaking
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3. Infrastructure Optimization

3.1 Load Balancing

  • Distribute traffic across multiple servers using round-robin or least connections
  • Monitor server health with heartbeat checks

3.2 Auto-Scaling

  • Configure cloud auto-scaling based on traffic patterns
  • Use containerization (e.g., Docker) for efficient resource management
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4. Security & Optimization Balance

  • Enable HTTP/2 for faster data transfer
  • Use compression (e.g., Brotli) without compromising security

5. Further Reading

Explore our guide on Performance Tuning for more details.

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