Caching

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Caching

Technique storing frequently accessed data for faster retrieval

Part of speech: Noun Category: Information Technology Subcategory: General IT Level: Intermediate

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

Definition

Technique storing frequently accessed data for faster retrieval

Examples

Cache types include: browser cache, CDN cache, database cache, application cache, reducing latency and load.

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Caching Explained – Performance Optimization

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