Caching

Overview

Caching improves performance by reducing database and network calls. This skill covers in-memory caching patterns suitable for desktop applications.

Definition of Done (DoD)

• Frequently accessed data is cached appropriately
• Cache has defined TTL (time-to-live) for each entry type
• Cache invalidation is implemented for write operations
• Memory usage is bounded (max entries or max memory)
• Cache misses are logged for monitoring
• Thread-safety is ensured for concurrent access

When to Cache