Performance Optimization

1. Optimize Performance

  • Enable Caching: Use Cache-Control headers to reduce load times.
  • Minify Resources: Compress HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files.
  • Use Gzip/Brotli: Enable compression for faster data transfer.
  • Limit Request Size: Prevent excessive payload consumption.
Caching Strategies

2. Enhance Security

  • HTTPS Mandatory: Always use SSL/TLS for encrypted communication.
  • Input Validation: Sanitize user inputs to avoid injection attacks.
  • Rate Limiting: Protect against DDoS by restricting request frequency.
  • Regular Updates: Keep server software up-to-date to fix vulnerabilities.
Security Measures

3. Ensure Scalability

  • Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across multiple servers.
  • Auto Scaling: Use cloud services to dynamically adjust resources.
  • Asynchronous Processing: Handle requests without blocking threads.
  • Database Optimization: Index queries and use connection pooling.
Scalability Tips

4. Improve Maintainability

  • Modular Code: Organize logic into reusable components.
  • Documentation: Maintain clear API and configuration guides.
  • Monitoring Tools: Integrate logging and error tracking systems.
  • Version Control: Use Git to manage code changes and rollbacks.
Code Quality

For deeper insights, check our guide on HTTP Server Security.

SSL/TLS Encryption

5. Follow Standards

  • Adhere to RFC 9110 for HTTP protocol compliance.
  • Use semantic status codes (e.g., 200, 404, 500) for clarity.
  • Support CORS for cross-origin requests.
HTTP Standards

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