Configuring cache settings on Drupal 8 involves the following steps:
Step 1: Access the performance settings in Drupal
Access the ‘Performance’ settings by navigating to Configuration > Development > Performance from the Drupal administration menu.
Step 2: Configure caching options
Under the ‘Caching’ section, configure the caching options.
a) Page Cache: Enable the ‘Cache pages for anonymous users’ option to cache pages for anonymous (unauthenticated) users.
b) Dynamic Page Cache: Enable the ‘Cache pages for logged-in users’ option to cache pages for logged-in users. This setting can boost the performance of dynamic pages that are frequently visited by users.
c) Bandwidth Optimization: Enable the ‘Aggregate CSS files’ and ‘Aggregate JavaScript files’ options to minimize the number of HTTP requests and reduce page load times.
Step 3: Configure caching duration
Under the ‘Cache expiration’ section, configure the caching duration for each cache type.
a) Page Cache: Set the ‘Maximum age’ to the desired number of seconds.
b) Dynamic Page Cache: Set the ‘Minimum cache lifetime’ to the desired number of seconds.
Step 4: Save the changes
Click the ‘Save configuration’ button to save the changes.
By configuring cache settings in Drupal 8, you can improve the site’s performance and reduce page load times, resulting in a better user experience.
