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 1. [Events](https://metadrop.net/en/events)
 
 # Introduction to Caching in Drupal

DrupalCamp

 Alicante, Spain 

 

Friday, October 25, 2024

 [Slides](https://lpeidro.github.io/drupalcamp-spain-2024-introduction-caching-drupal/)[Event](https://2024.drupalcamp.es/es/el-programa) 

 

 

 



 



This presentation will provide a high-level introduction to caching in Drupal, contextualizing and correlating the various caching systems that can be involved in a Drupal site, with the aim of offering a general and understandable overview.

No prior knowledge is required, as we will start from the basics by providing a definition of caching, gradually moving on to more complex topics.

The goal is for participants to gain a high-level understanding and be able to:

- Understand the benefits of applying a good caching strategy
- Identify the different caching layers that can be implemented on a Drupal site
- Comprehend how Drupal's caching works
- Recognize the causes of issues generated by caching

Table of Contents:

- Introduction
- PHP: OPcache
- Drupal Caching (Cache Backend, Cache Bins, Cache API, Dynamic Page Cache, Internal Page Cache)
- In-Memory Caching
- Proxy Cache
- CDN
- Cache Purge
- Debugging



Speakers

 

 



Luis Ruiz

Senior Drupal Developer