Caching
Quick Definition
Storing frequently accessed data for improved performance
Full Definition
Storing frequently accessed data in fast storage for improved performance.
Examples
Redis, Memcached, CDN caching, browser caching, query caching
Related Terms
redis
performance
cdn
More Backend Terms
Saga Pattern
Pattern managing distributed transactions with compensating actions
Authentication
Verifying user identity before granting access
Rate Limiting
Controlling request frequency within a time period
GraphQL
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
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Cloud model running code on-demand without server management
Apache Kafka
Distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput data