How to setup static assets caching with apache?

@hal.littel 

To set up static assets caching with Apache, you can use mod_expires module. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to configure static assets caching with Apache:

1. Enable mod_expires module First, you need to enable the mod_expires module in Apache. You can do this by running the following command:

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sudo a2enmod expires

1. Configure the Expires headers Next, you need to configure the Expires headers in your Apache configuration file. You can do this by adding the following lines to your httpd.conf or virtual host configuration file:

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<IfModule mod_expires.c>
    ExpiresActive on
    ExpiresDefault "access plus 1 month"
</IfModule>

This configuration will set the expiration time for static assets to 1 month. You can adjust the expiration time according to your requirements.

1. Test the configuration After configuring the Expires headers, you can test if the static assets caching is working properly by accessing your website and checking the caching headers using browser developer tools like Chrome DevTools or Firebug.
2. Other caching techniques You can further optimize static assets caching by using techniques like cache-control headers, ETag headers, and Last-Modified headers. These techniques can help improve the caching efficiency and reduce the load time of your website.

By following these steps, you can set up static assets caching with Apache and improve the performance of your website.