osCommerce Configuration Cache

This optimization reduces page parse times by changing the way store configuration variables are stored and called upon. Standard osCommerce queries the database, on every page request, for configuration values, like minimum and maximum values, what fields are used for new accounts, etc.. This contribution writes these values to a file every time a configuration value is changed via the administration panel. This file contains all the definitions used on the front end. The file is required on every page load, but has a distinct performance advantage over the repetitive database queries.