cache

Have you ever wondered how some websites seem to load information almost instantly, even when dealing with massive amounts of data? The secret often lies in a technique called caching. In this post, we'll explore what caching is, why it's important, and how I implemented it to supercharge my application's leaderboard feature. What is Caching? A Library Analogy Imagine a vast library where a librarian must search through millions of books for each patron's request. Now, picture a small billboard at the entrance displaying answers to common questions. Instead of searching the entire library each time, the librarian can quickly…