DrupalCon Vienna 2017: Life on the Edge: CDN and HTTPS Delivery in 2017

This talk explores the deployment strategies for HTTPS and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), analyzing their effects on performance and security. The speaker discusses various models including reverse proxy caching with Varnish, traditional CDNs, and hybrid approaches that combine different methods for optimal asset management. Central to the discussion is the integration of Drupal 8 within these models, as well as rigorous measurement techniques to evaluate outcomes. Additionally, the presentation addresses contemporary issues such as the implications of IPv6 on mobile performance, the capabilities of HTTP/2, and the interaction of these technologies with BigPipe, providing a comprehensive overview of modern web deployment considerations.