DevConf.US 2025

Beyond the Broken Links: Optimizing Your Website with Redirects
2025-09-19 , Hewitt Boardroom (Capacity 35)

Have you ever wondered how web pages are seamlessly redirected to new locations? Have you ever noticed how a broken link carefully redirected to a working one?

Application migration projects frequently encounter complexities in managing redirects and ensuring their correct functionality through rigorus testing.

Join me as we explore the details of Server side and Client side redirects, uncovering their mechanics, use cases, and testing strategies with real time examples and demos.

Key takeaways for audience:
1. The basic ideas of HTTP status codes and redirect types will be understood.
2. How to automate redirect testing and what useful solutions are available on the market for this purpose.
3. We will observe best practices and real-world examples.


What level of experience should the audience have to best understand your session?

Beginner - no experience needed

I'm Suriya Prakash, a Quality Engineering lead on the User Experience Engineering team at Red Hat.

With 9 years of Quality Engineering expertise under my belt, I've honed my skills in crafting automation solutions that empower teams and elevate software quality. From scaling test automation frameworks for fortune 500 companies to optimizing CI/CD pipelines for increased efficiency, I thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering impactful results.

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