As an experienced website operator for AnQiCMS, I am well aware that the timeliness of content updates is crucial for user experience.The question you raised about whether the "Update Cache" function in AnQiCMS backend can be understood as a forced refresh of content that is not immediately effective after "Save and Exit" is a very common and crucial issue.In short, the answer is affirmative.
AnQiCMS in English translation: The cache mechanism and performance optimization
AnQiCMS as an enterprise-level content management system developed based on the Go language, one of its design philosophies is to provide an efficient and high-concurrency content management solution.In order to achieve this goal, the system internally integrates a static caching mechanism.According to the technical advantages of AnQiCMS, "Static Cache and SEO Optimization" is one of its important technical highlights.This cache can significantly improve the loading speed and responsiveness of the website, and also has a positive effect on SEO optimization, as it reduces the query and complex calculation of the database each time a user makes a request, and directly reads the generated page content from the cache.
The core function of the "Update Cache" feature
When you make changes to the content, settings, or templates in the AnQiCMS backend and save them, these changes sometimes do not take effect immediately on the front end.This is because the caching mechanism of AnQiCMS is in effect.The system may still be displaying old, cached content.At this time, the "Update Cache" feature in the AnQiCMS background menu has become a key tool to ensure the timeliness of website content.According to the backend feature introduction, 'Update Cache' can 'promptly clean up the system's cache data to ensure data updates.'}]Forcibly clearing old cache data on the server sideForces the system to regenerate or load the latest data and page content. Therefore, understanding it as a 'force refresh' for content that is not immediately effective is completely accurate.
When is it necessary to use 'Update Cache'?
In daily operations, the following scenarios particularly require you to manually execute the 'Update Cache' operation to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the website content:
When you publish new articles, update existing articles, adjust single-page content, or modify category information, if the latest changes are not displayed immediately on the front-end, you should perform this operation.Changes to any configuration items such as “System Settings”, “Contact Information Settings”, “Homepage TDK Settings”, and “Website Navigation Settings” may require “Cache Update” to be reflected on the front end.After modifying the website template (including HTML structure, CSS style, JS script, etc.), it is necessary to execute "Update Cache" to ensure that the latest template file is loaded by the front-end page.Even if it is the upgrade of the system itself, it may sometimes involve adjustments to cache structures or data logic. In this case, clearing the cache helps to ensure the stable operation of new version features and avoid issues caused by residual data from the old version.
The difference from browser cache
It is worth noting that the "update cache" feature mainly affectsCache on the server side.It is a different concept from the "browser cache" stored in the user's browser.Sometimes, even if you clear the server-side cache, users may still see old content when visiting the website, which is usually due to their browser loading the old local cache.In this case, it is necessary to guide the user to clear their browser cache (or use Ctrl+F5 for a hard refresh), but this is outside the direct control range of the 'Update Cache' function in the AnQiCMS backend.AnQiCMS in the "Image Resource Management" document also mentioned this, for example, "After the image is uploaded, if the background is updated but the front-end is not updated, please clear the local browser cache."This emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between server cache and browser cache.
Concluding remarks
As an operator of AnQiCMS, proficiently using the 'Update Cache' feature can help you efficiently manage website content and ensure that users always access the latest and most accurate information.It is a simple yet crucial tool that ensures the timeliness of content publication and the stability of the website.
Common Questions and Answers (FAQ)
1. Why is the front-end still not displaying the latest version after I updated the content?This is usually because the AnQiCMS server-side cache is still using old data.You need to find the "Update Cache" feature in the background management interface and execute it to clear the old cache and force the system to load the latest content.Also, please remind your users to try clearing the browser cache or force refresh the page (e.g., Ctrl+F5).
2. Will 'Clear Cache' affect the website's access speed?The operation of "Update Cache" itself will not have a long-term impact on the website's access speed, but in the short time after the cache is cleared, when new page requests arrive for the first time, the system needs to regenerate the page and put it into the cache, which may cause a slight decrease in access speed for the first visit.However, once the new cache is established, the website's access speed will return to normal, and it may even become faster due to the cache update.
3. Can I set AnQiCMS to automatically update the cache?The design philosophy of AnQiCMS emphasizes stability and fine control over caching. Currently, the 'update cache' function on the backend is mainly designed for manual execution.This allows operation personnel to decide when to update the cache after confirming that all modifications are correct, avoiding resource waste or unnecessary risks caused by frequent automatic updates.However, the system usually updates the relevant local cache intelligently after specific operations (such as saving content), but manual triggering is still required for global large-scale cache refreshes.