Performance tip: cache management

When you have a large instance with many spaces or a lot of simultaneously active users, or you just want to speed things up, we recommend turning on the caching feature.

An enabled cache will make the server requests related to Refined fewer by storing the UI settings locally in the browser using the Web Storage API. This will decrease the amount of server requests and greatly improve page load times for all users.

In short, enabling caching provides these benefits:

• Fewer server requests

• Faster resource load times

• Great potential performance gain for large instances

• Smoother end user experience

• Always up to date 

How it works

A small cache object is made available in the beginning of each page load, checking if the cached resources are up to date or if the administrator has made any changes to the cache management settings. This way the resources are still kept updated at all times. 

If a resource is cached, the user will read it locally without having to make any server requests. The resources are stored using the standardised Web Storage API, allowing for fast and efficient use across all major browsers.  

Browser support

The cache system works with all supported browsers and versions. The cache management system is built with Web Storage, read more about browser support.

Enable and set up caching

1. Go to the Refined Administration.

2. Go to the Caching tab.

3. Select Enable caching.

4. Set up Cachable resources: