What is the BuddyBoss Settings Recommendation for Browser Cache, ESI, and Purge

Introduction

Proper cache configuration balances performance with freshness. The recommendations below help ensure visitors receive up-to-date content while minimizing server load.

Browser Cache

• Enable Browser Cache
• Time-to-Live (TTL): 24 hours
  Instructs browsers to hold static assets (CSS, JS, images) for one day before revalidating, reducing repeat downloads.
  

Edge Side Includes (ESI)

• Leave all ESI settings at their default values.
  Default ESI tags handle on-the-fly assembly of dynamic fragments without extra configuration.
  

Cache Purge

• Purge Scope:
  1. All Pages
  2. Daily Archive
     
• Keep other purge triggers at their default settings.
  Purging “All Pages” ensures site-wide invalidation after major updates, while “Daily Archive” clears date-based archives each day.
  

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: Cache purge isn’t clearing pages as expected—what now?
A: Confirm the purge schedule (cron or webhook) is active..

Q: Will these settings work with a CDN?
A: Generally, yes—just ensure your CDN honors the origin cache headers (TTL) and purge requests from your origin or plugin.