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Additionally, it means serving photo assets can be way faster. The authentication step is done at page generation (essentially inserting an obscure URL), so the
by grinich 13y ago
Additionally, it means serving photo assets can be way faster. The authentication step is done at page generation (essentially inserting an obscure URL), so the photo can be moved to a CDN or non-application code server.
It's pretty standard practice. For example, Gmail does something very similar for attachments.
- spacemanmatt 13y agoYup, it's the CDN that precludes auth for images. This was one of the bigger nails in my account's coffin.
- bmm6o 13y ago> This was one of the bigger nails in my account's coffin. What are you referring to here?