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Summary by MarkAHershberger

Since my post I use max-age=12 (except when action=...) and I see no problems so far.

Subfader (talkcontribs)

Why does Output.php set max-age to 0? Why not something like 10 seconds?

Subfader (talkcontribs)

2 days using this I see no problems except for editing.

Any dev with an opinion?

MarkAHershberger (talkcontribs)

It would be easier to answer if you pointed directly to the line in question.

Subfader (talkcontribs)

The line doesn't matter much. What I mean is the header setting for the cache control:

Since my post I use max-age=12 (except when action=...) and I see no problems so far.

Maybe I should explain the advantage: The back button works instantly if you didn't spend more than 12 seconds on the page.

Also on pages where you you back via link, e.g. back to start / category / image / history page > check a link from a link list > back to the page you cam from > next link...