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The Role of Content Delivery Networks (CDN) in Improving Django Web Application Performance (Case Study: PPID Sintang)

Abstrak

Website performance is a key factor in how easily people can access public information, especially in platforms like PPID Sintang, which are designed to serve a broad community. In this study, we examined the effects of using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) on the speed and reliability of a Django-based portal. As part of the evaluation, several metrics were measured before and after the CDN was put into place, such as page load speed, latency behavior, and the consistency of static file delivery. In addition to employing tools like GTmetrix and PageSpeed Insights, we also conducted some manual latency testing for additional perspective. Static material became more reliable after deployment, especially on slower or less steady connections, and average load time decreased from 4.8 to 1.9 seconds. A local government website that was analyzed in actual online environments—uncommon in comparable studies—makes this case intriguing. However, we didn't investigate how the CDN impacts backend server load or performance during traffic surges. For that, additional testing under stress conditions and real-time monitoring would be beneficial.

Kata Kunci: Content Delivery Network (CDN), Web Performance Optimization, Django Web Framework, Public Information Portal, Page Load Time