Cache

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Cache

Temporary storage location for frequently accessed data to improve performance

Part of speech: Noun/Verb Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Database Level: Beginner

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/kæˈʃeɪ/ 🇬🇧 UK/kæˈʃeɪ/

Definition

Temporary storage location for frequently accessed data to improve performance

Examples

Browser cache stores website files locally: images, CSS, JavaScript files. When revisiting sites, cached files load faster. Cache hierarchy includes CPU cache (L1, L2, L3), RAM cache, and disk cache with different access speeds and storage capacities.

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Videos

Caching Explained – CPU Cache, Memory Cache, Web Cache

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