HTML vs Varnish Configuration Language

The web's skeleton—without it, everything's just a blob of text and broken dreams meets the dsl that makes caching feel like writing a novel, but at least your website loads faster. Here's our take.

HTML

Nice Pick

The web's skeleton—without it, everything's just a blob of text and broken dreams.

Pros

• Universal browser support means it just works everywhere
• Simple syntax that's easy to learn for beginners
• Essential foundation for all web development
• Semantic elements improve accessibility and SEO

Cons

• Can get messy and unreadable without proper formatting
• Limited interactivity on its own—needs JavaScript for anything fun

Varnish Configuration Language

The DSL that makes caching feel like writing a novel, but at least your website loads faster.

Pros

• Fine-grained control over HTTP caching and request routing
• Declarative syntax simplifies complex caching logic
• Compiles to C for high-performance execution
• Extensive built-in functions for header manipulation

Cons

• Steep learning curve with its own quirky syntax
• Debugging can be a nightmare without proper logging setup

The Verdict

Use HTML if: You want universal browser support means it just works everywhere and can live with can get messy and unreadable without proper formatting.

Use Varnish Configuration Language if: You prioritize fine-grained control over http caching and request routing over what HTML offers.

The Bottom Line

HTML wins

The web's skeleton—without it, everything's just a blob of text and broken dreams.