Library
Magento performance guides.
The guide library covers the five domains where Magento spends its time: server & TTFB, caching (Redis and Varnish), frontend asset weight, themes (the Hyvä-vs-Luma question), and database performance.
Server & TTFB
Why Magento Stores Are Slow→
Magento is structurally slower than most modern eCommerce platforms because it does more work per request. Understanding what work it does is the first step to making it faster.
7 min read
TTFB Optimisation for Magento→
Time to First Byte is the single metric most predictive of Magento store-quality. Here's what produces a slow TTFB and what to fix in what order.
9 min read
Caching
Redis Caching Setup for Magento 2→
Redis is the single highest-leverage configuration change you can make on a Magento 2 store. Here's how to configure it correctly the first time.
8 min read
Varnish Configuration for Magento→
Magento ships first-class Varnish support. Configured correctly, it cuts TTFB by another 50–70% beyond Redis and absorbs traffic spikes that would otherwise crash the application.
7 min read