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
API Gateway
Server managing API traffic between clients and services
Dead Letter Queue
Queue for messages that fail processing after retries
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
Middleware
Software processing requests between OS and applications
Backend Development
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs