1. Performance Caching 💡

Use HTTP caching headers (e.g., Cache-Control, ETag, Expires) to reduce redundant data transfers.

  • Implement cache expiration policies for static assets
  • Use CDN (Content Delivery Network) for global content distribution
  • Enable browser caching with max-age directives
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2. Response Compression 📦

Compress responses to reduce bandwidth usage and improve load times.

  • Enable Gzip or Brotli compression for text-based content
  • Set Content-Encoding headers appropriately
  • Avoid compressing already compressed assets (e.g., images)
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3. Connection Management 🔌

Optimize connection handling to reduce latency and resource overhead.

  • Use HTTP/2 or HTTP/3 for multiplexed requests
  • Implement keep-alive to reuse TCP connections
  • Limit concurrent connections per client
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4. Database Optimization 🗄️

Optimize database interactions to speed up request processing.

  • Use caching layers (e.g., Redis, Memcached)
  • Minimize query complexity and optimize indexes
  • Implement pagination for large datasets
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5. Security Configuration 🔒

Balance security with performance to protect your server efficiently.

  • Use rate limiting to prevent DDoS attacks
  • Enable HTTPS with optimized TLS configurations
  • Regularly update server software and dependencies
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6. Monitoring & Analytics 📊

Track server performance to identify bottlenecks.

  • Use tools like New Relic or Prometheus
  • Monitor CPU, memory, and network usage
  • Enable logging for debugging and auditing
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For deeper insights, check our guide on HTTP Server Security Best Practices.