ChipsPlanetScale12 months ago
Caching
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Caching pairs fast expensive storage with slow cheap storage to speed data retrieval. Every computer action from CPU instructions to loading webpages relies on caching. Cache hits return data quickly while misses require fetching from slower storage. The trade-off balances capacity, speed, cost, and durability.
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