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
gRPC
High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests
Message Queue
System for asynchronous service communication via messages
API Versioning
Maintaining multiple API versions for backward compatibility
GraphQL
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability