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CDN caches static assets. The request still goes to SO servers. Search goes to one of their massive Elastic Search servers. I’m not saying we should all use SO
by systemvoltage 6y ago
CDN caches static assets. The request still goes to SO servers. Search goes to one of their massive Elastic Search servers.
I’m not saying we should all use SO’s architecture, I am trying to shed light on what’s possible.
YMMV obviously.
- danpalmer 6y agoAre you an SO dev? I had thought I read about the use of CDNs and/or Varnish or something like that for rendered pages for logged out users? I don't want to correct you on your own architecture if you are!
- systemvoltage 6y agoNo, not a dev at SO. I am guessing what would be rather a standard use of CDN (hosting static assets, caching them geographically). What you're saying is probably right.