DrupalCon Dublin 2016: Varnish and VCL: Beyond copy/paste from the internet

This talk explores advanced uses of Varnish, a web accelerator that significantly enhances website performance. The speaker discusses how to maximize the benefits of Varnish within the Drupal ecosystem, demonstrating techniques such as implementing reverse proxies and utilizing edge-side includes. Participants will also learn about VCL testing using varnishtest and how VCL can extend beyond Varnish caching into programmable content delivery networks like Fastly. This session is ideal for all skill levels, particularly those looking to optimize Varnish for their specific needs.