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Caching strategies

Mar 1, 2023
They discuss different caching APIs, transparent caching layers, cache keys and surrogate keys, SSG as a high-level caching solution, Next.js 13.2's cache API, Russian doll caching in Rails, fetch cache abstraction, retro on using Hygraph as Build UI's CMS, and caching challenges in a serverless setup.
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Quick takeaways

  • Caching CMS data can improve performance by reducing reliance on runtime services and eliminating unnecessary service calls.
  • The Next.js cache and its ability to cache fetch calls at the page and fetch level can lead to faster page loading times and reduced reliance on runtime services.

Deep dives

Cache Management and CMS Retro

The podcast hosts discuss their experiences with a content management system (CMS) and the benefits and drawbacks they encountered. They mentioned using a CMS for storing their content library, emphasizing the importance of being able to cache CMS data to improve performance. They also highlight the challenge of eventual consistency when using a CMS, as changes made to the content take some time to reflect in the cached data. Additionally, they discuss the trade-offs between using a CMS and building custom admin interfaces, noting the advantages of a CMS's UI and environment-independent data.

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