Knack Cache Optimizer

Purpose

Caches API results and enforces Knack's 10-requests-per-second rate limit. Critical for dashboard performance and cost reduction.

Core Constraint

Knack Rate Limit: 10 requests/second = 100ms minimum between requests

Cache Strategy

What to Cache

1. Frequently accessed data: Dashboard metrics, dropdown options
2. Slow queries: Paginated full datasets (3,500+ laptops)
3. Computed aggregates: County totals, quarterly summaries
4. Static reference data: County lists, status options

What NOT to Cache

1. User-specific data: Individual training registrations
2. Real-time critical data: Live donation notifications