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Mastering Browser Cache: Boosting Performance with the Browser Object Model

Unlock the Power of the BOM to Optimize Your Web App’s Caching

Max N
3 min readApr 7, 2024
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In the fast-paced world of web development, optimizing performance is crucial. One key aspect of this is effectively managing your web application’s browser cache. Luckily, the Browser Object Model (BOM) provides a set of powerful tools to help you take control of caching and deliver a lightning-fast user experience.

Let’s dive into how you can leverage the BOM to master browser caching and supercharge your web app.

Understanding the BOM and Browser Caching

The Browser Object Model (BOM) is a collection of objects and methods provided by the web browser that allow you to interact with the browser itself, rather than just the Document Object Model (DOM) of your web page.

When it comes to browser caching, the BOM offers several key properties and methods that can help you manage how your web app’s resources are cached. This includes the window.navigator, window.screen, and window.history objects, as well as the window.localStorage and window.sessionStorage APIs.

Controlling Caching with the BOM

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