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back-forward-cache
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# Optimize pages for back/forward cache
Back/forward cache turns many browser back and forward navigations into near-instant restores because the entire page is resumed from memory instead of being rebuilt from the network. Losing bfcache eligibility makes common navigations feel far slower than they need to.
## Quick Reference
- Never add an `unload` listener - it is the most common bfcache blocker
- Use `pagehide` and `pageshow` instead of assuming every navigation reloads
- Refresh time-sensitive state when `pageshow.persisted` is `true`
- Keep `beforeunload` conditional and remove it when there are no unsaved changes
- Verify eligibility in DevTools instead of assuming a page is cacheable
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