Caching Strategies
Explore effective caching mechanisms to reduce network requests and improve subsequent load times for federated assets.
Why Caching Matters
Caching is like having a local copy of a book you often read. Instead of fetching it from the library every time, you just grab it from your shelf!
For Micro Frontends (MFEs), caching is vital. It means your browser stores parts of your MFE applications (like JavaScript bundles and CSS files) locally. This drastically reduces network requests and speeds up subsequent page loads, making your app feel much faster and more responsive.
Your Browser's Local Cache
The most common type of caching you'll leverage is browser caching. When you visit a website, your browser saves static assets, so it doesn't have to download them again if you revisit or navigate within the app.
- Static Assets: JavaScript, CSS, images, fonts.
- Reduced Load Times: Subsequent visits are faster.
- Less Bandwidth: Saves data for both user and server.