Authcache now allows you to cache for anonymous users.

How does this differ from using Boost for anonymous users?

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simg’s picture

So far as I can see, there isn't a difference in principle. (though there might be minor advantages either way in the implementation)

And so far as I know, Authcache has always cached for anonymous users

znerol’s picture

Authcache for anonymous users works exactly like the built-in caching mechanism of drupal core. When configured properly it is possible to avoid connecting to the database and serve pages directly from e.g. memcache. However some PHP code is still executed for each request. In contrast using boost it is possible to avoid executing PHP altogether when serving cached pages.

znerol’s picture

FYI, using authcache together with boost could be an option in the future: #1932444: Boost as Authcache Backend

SocialNicheGuru’s picture

I have varnish enabled on a multisite setup.

So I would like to not have to enabled another module and have to edit /etc/varnish/default.vcl file to accomodate boost special http rules

znerol’s picture

Don't get me wrong, boost will never be a requirement for authcache. But it could be interesting as an option - especially on shared hosts.

znerol’s picture

Status: Active » Fixed

Authcache now has experimental support for boost as the cache backend (see authcache_boost in the modules directory of the 7.x-2.x branch).

Status: Fixed » Closed (fixed)

Automatically closed -- issue fixed for 2 weeks with no activity.