In the previous article, we discussed about Redis and this time around, we will take a look at Memcached which is another popular Object-caching system.

If you're someone like me who's obsessed with Web Performance, you must have either heard of Redis or even used it to make your website faster.

In the world of web development and performance optimization, there's a metric that has been gaining attention lately: Interaction to Next Paint, or INP. This is because Google just announced that this metric will soon replace First Input Delay (FID) as a Core Web Vital.

Here's a list of Lighthouse Performance Audits that Google Chrome Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights, and other Lighthouse powered tools recommend to improve performance.

Opportunities​

1. Eliminate render-blocking resources: This audit suggests removing or deferring resources (such as CSS and JavaScript) that block the rendering of a webpage, allowing the page to load and display faster.

Performance testing is critical in creating and maintaining a high-quality user experience on a website. This process involves gauging how a site operates under different load conditions, helping developers and site owners identify areas for improvement.

Google, the world's leading search engine, has developed a tool called Lighthouse that specializes in this area. Let's dive into the details of this highly beneficial tool.