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Yishai Zehavi
Yishai Zehavi

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⏩ 1-minute concept: HTTP Cache-Control

HTTP Caching is an optional feature of the HTTP protocol that significantly reduces latency and network overhead by reusing response messages. It relies on a set of headers to dictate the behavior of local and intermediary cache stores.

As developers, we should utilize HTTP caching to enhance apps' and websites' performance and support a seamless user experience.

An example of configuring cache strategy for a route in Remix:

React code

Check out my 2-part series here to learn more about the Cache-Control header and how to set it up in your application.

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