DrupalCon Dublin 2016: CDNs - more than just performance improvement

This talk explores the importance of performance in web applications, specifically focusing on Drupal and the role of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) in enhancing site efficiency. The panelists discuss how CDNs not only improve performance but also contribute to site uptime and security, even allowing content delivery during outages. They highlight features such as instant purging, request collapsing, and origin shield, showcasing how these tools have significantly reduced the load on Drupal.org sites and services. The session features insights from industry leaders including David Strauss from Pantheon, Rudy Grigar from Drupal Association, and Leon Brocard from Fastly.