📌 Path Matching Strategies

  • Wildcard Routing: Use * to match any path segment (e.g., /api/users/*)
  • Regex Routes: Implement custom patterns like /en/tutorials/advanced4 for dynamic content
  • Case Sensitivity: Configure caseSensitive option for path matching
  • Redirects: Set up 301/302 redirects for path variations

🛡️ Middleware Chain Optimization

  • Order Matters: Critical middleware (e.g., authentication) should precede route handlers
  • Performance: Use compression middleware for efficient data transfer
  • CORS Handling: Configure headers for cross-origin requests
  • Error Logging: Implement error-handling middleware for debugging

🧠 Advanced Caching Techniques

  • ETag Headers: Enable conditional requests for resource validation
  • Cache-Control: Set max-age and stale-while-revalidate directives
  • Memory Cache: Use in-memory caching for frequent requests
  • CDN Integration: Configure cloudfront or cloudflare for distributed caching

📚 Recommended Reading

For deeper exploration of HTTP server architecture, check our Advanced Server Concepts tutorial that covers routing principles and middleware design patterns.

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