Understanding CDN Caching: The Difference Between HIT and MISS
Understanding CDN Caching: The Difference Between HIT and MISS
When a user requests a webpage, the CDN checks its cache for the requested content. If the CDN has the content, it's called a HIT. The content is then served directly from the cache, resulting in a faster load time for the user.
On the other hand, if the CDN doesn't have the content, it's called a MISS. The CDN then retrieves the content from the origin server and caches it for future requests. This process takes longer than serving content from the cache, resulting in a slower load time for the user.
In summary, a HIT occurs when the CDN has the requested content in its cache, resulting in a faster load time for the user. A MISS occurs when the CDN doesn't have the requested content in its cache, resulting in a slower load time for the user as the CDN retrieves the content from the origin server.
CDN MISS(453 Milliseconds load)
CDN HIT (3 Milliseconds load)
Updated on: 02/22/2023
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