Persistent Data and Caching Strategies for High Performance
Persistent Data and Caching Strategies for High Performance Performance often comes from reading data fast. A well-used cache can cut latency and reduce load on storage. But stale data or lost writes can hurt trust. The goal is to keep data readily available while still writing to a durable store. In a modern app, caching happens at multiple layers: in-process memory, a distributed cache like Redis or Memcached, and a CDN for static content. Each layer offers different speed and persistence characteristics. ...