Caching

TL;DR: Caching is the process of storing data temporarily in a cache memory or storage location to expedite future requests for the same data. It helps improve performance by reducing the need to access the original source, thereby saving time and resources.
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Caching is the method of keeping data in temporary online storage for faster access. It reduces the time web browsers, and servers need to respond to users’ data requests. Caching is widely used in all kinds of applications and operating systems to provide services with high efficiency. Some commonly cached data are images, multimedia, HTML files, and scripts. 

Updated February 17, 2024
Axel Grubba is the founder of Findstack, a B2B software comparison platform, with his background spanning management consulting and venture capital where he invested in software. Recently, Axel has developed a passion for coding and enjoys traveling when he is not building and improving Findstack.