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API Design

HTTP Caching

/eɪtʃ tiː tiː piː ˈkæʃɪŋ/

Definition

Browser and proxy mechanisms (Cache-Control, ETag, Last-Modified) to avoid downloading unchanged resources.

Example in context

"Cache-Control: max-age=86400 tells the browser to reuse the response for 24 hours without re-requesting."

Related terms

  • CDN — Content Delivery Network — a geographically distributed network of servers that delivers static content from locations closer to users.

Practice this term

Master HTTP Caching in context by working through exercises in the API Design module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "HTTP Caching" mean?

Browser and proxy mechanisms (Cache-Control, ETag, Last-Modified) to avoid downloading unchanged resources.

How do you pronounce "HTTP Caching"?

"HTTP Caching" is pronounced /eɪtʃ tiː tiː piː ˈkæʃɪŋ/.

Can you use "HTTP Caching" in a sentence?

"Cache-Control: max-age=86400 tells the browser to reuse the response for 24 hours without re-requesting."