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Cache
PronunciationKASH
Definition
A fast place to keep a copy of data that is expensive to get, so the next request can reuse it.
Where you hear it
Performance work and the famous "clear your cache" advice.
Examples
We cache the product list for five minutes.
The old data appears because of the cache.
Common mistake
Caching without a plan to refresh it. Users then see old data and nobody knows why.
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