A temporary storage layer that keeps copies of frequently accessed data so future requests can be served faster. Pronounced /kæʃ/ ("cash"), not "catch".
"We cache the product catalogue in Redis because it rarely changes but is queried thousands of times per second."
A temporary storage layer that keeps copies of frequently accessed data so future requests can be served faster. Pronounced /kæʃ/ ("cash"), not "catch".
No — "Cache" is not an acronym or abbreviation. It's used as a standalone term (noun / verb) in IT conversations and documentation.
"Cache" is pronounced /kæʃ/. Use the "Listen" button above to hear it spoken aloud.
Yes: "We cache the product catalogue in Redis because it rarely changes but is queried thousands of times per second."
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"Cache" is used as a noun / verb.
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