SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 12, 2025Smashing Magazine

Time To First Byte: Beyond Server Response Time

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Time to First Byte measures server response, redirects, and HTML requests, affected by network latency and distance; CDNs can improve TTFB by distributing servers, while optimizing redirects and server response also helps reduce TTFB.

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