Caching
Learn about caching in the context of a distributed system.
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When we visit a webpage for the first time, it takes some time to load. But from that point on, it is quicker to load.
❓ Do you ever wonder why this happens? The answer is caching.
In this lesson, we’ll discuss caching at the database level because this is a very well-known practice in the world of distributed systems. But remember that the concept is not limited to databases only. Your laptop itself has a cache that is an integral part of the machine’s hardware.
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What is caching?
The first time a website is accessed, your browser locally stores some data that helps to load the website faster in the ...