DrupalCon Vienna 2017: Tunneling its way fast with BigPipe

This talk focuses on improving performance in Drupal, particularly in relation to page rendering and caching strategies. The speaker discusses how Drupal 7's reliance on traditional page serving models can hinder personalization and caching efficiency. In contrast, Drupal 8 introduces a more advanced caching system, yet challenges remain in achieving optimal load speeds. The session introduces BigPipe, a browser rendering system developed by Facebook that enhances user experience by breaking pages into manageable sections called Pagelets, resulting in faster perceived load times. Attendees will learn about BigPipe's functionality, implementation within Drupal 8, and see demonstrations showcasing its practical applications, making it suitable for those with a beginner's knowledge of Drupal.