What are the best practices for cache control in web development?

What are the best practices for cache control in web development?

The best practices for cache control include setting appropriate HTTP headers, using cache busting techniques, and understanding the difference between public and private caching.

Can you explain what cache busting techniques are?

Cache busting techniques involve changing the URL of a resource when it is updated, such as appending a version number or a hash to the filename.

How do I set HTTP headers for cache control?

You can set HTTP headers like 'Cache-Control', 'Expires', and 'ETag' in your server configuration or in your application code to manage caching behavior.

What is the difference between public and private caching?

Public caching allows shared caches to store responses, while private caching restricts storage to a single user’s cache, ensuring sensitive data isn't shared.