Cache

Also called: Caching Layer

A storage layer that temporarily keeps frequently accessed data in fast memory to reduce latency and improve application performance.

A system component that controls the rate of incoming or outgoing traffic to prevent service overload and resource exhaustion.

A local tool that simulates an external service or runtime environment for development and testing without requiring the actual remote system.

A file that stores settings, parameters, and options used to configure the behavior of an application, tool, or system.

A performance optimization technique that stores previously generated responses to immediately serve identical future requests.

A caching technique that stores and retrieves query responses based on semantic similarity rather than exact string matches.

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