Caching
Caching is a technique to store copies of data in a temporary storage location to improve access times and reduce load on the original data source.
Types of Caching
- Browser Caching: Stores static assets (images, CSS, JS) locally.
- Proxy Caching: Intermediate servers store responses for frequently accessed content.
- Database Caching: Stores query results to speed up repeated requests.
- Distributed Caching: Uses systems like Redis or Memcached for high-performance caching.
Benefits
- Reduces latency
- Decreases server load
- Improves scalability
Challenges
- Cache Invalidation: Ensuring stale data is not served.
- Consistency: Maintaining data consistency across caches.
Related Concepts
- Content Delivery Network (CDN)
- HTTP Headers
- edge-computing
Implementation Notes
- Cloudflare Setup: Configured caching rules for static assets and API responses.
- TTL Management: Set appropriate Time-To-Live (TTL) values for different content types.
- Cache Keys: Use unique identifiers to avoid collisions.
Backlinks
- 2026 04 14 Claude Cloudflare setup