Caching Data

Caching is a powerful technique to improve the performance and responsiveness of your applications. In Agnost, you can easily set up and manage cache servers to optimize data retrieval and storage. This section will guide you through the process of creating and configuring cache servers in Agnost, from creating cache instances to using them within your applications.

Why Use Caching?

Consider an e-commerce app where product details are fetched frequently. Repeatedly querying the database for the same data can be resource-intensive and slow. By implementing a caching strategy, you can store frequently accessed data in memory for quicker retrieval.

Creating Cache Servers

To create cache servers in Agnost, follow these steps:

1. Access the Cache Creation Page

In the Agnost UI, click on the '+ ' icon located in the header to access the options menu.

From the dropdown menu, select Cache to navigate to the Cache section.

2. Create a New Cache Instance

In the Cache section, you'll have the option to '+ Create Cache' to define a new cache server.

A dialog box will appear, prompting you to provide the following details for your new cache instance:

Cache Name: Enter a descriptive name for your cache server. This name should reflect the purpose or functionality of the cache within your application.
Assign Unique Name (On/Off): Optionally, you can enable the "Assign Unique Name" option. This allows you to give a unique name to the cache server during creation, aiding in easy identification and management.
Select Resource: Choose the appropriate resource from the available options. The resource you select should match the caching technology or service you want to use, such as Redis or Memcached.

Click the 'Create' button to create the cache instance.

3. Managing Cache Servers

Once you've created your cache instance, you will see a list of cache servers available in your Agnost environment. You can manage these cache servers by clicking on their names.

Using Cache in Your Applications

To use cache servers within your applications in Agnost, you can leverage the Agnost Server Side Library. This library provides a set of APIs and methods for interacting with cache servers seamlessly.

Example Code (JavaScript)

const agnost = require("agnost")

// Initialize Agnost with your API key
agnost.init({ api_key: "YOUR_API_KEY" })

// Use the cache API to set and get data in the cache
const cache = agnost.cache()

// Set a value in the cache with a specified key and expiration time (in seconds)
cache
  .set("my_key", "my_value", { expire: 3600 })
  .then(() => {
    console.log("Value set in the cache")

    // Get a value from the cache
    cache
      .get("my_key")
      .then((value) => {
        console.log("Value retrieved from the cache:", value)

        // Check if a key exists in the cache
        cache
          .exists("my_key")
          .then((exists) => {
            if (exists) {
              console.log("Key exists in the cache")
            } else {
              console.log("Key does not exist in the cache")
            }

            // Delete a key from the cache
            cache
              .delete("my_key")
              .then(() => {
                console.log("Key deleted from the cache")
              })
              .catch((error) => {
                console.error("Error deleting key from the cache:", error)
              })
          })
          .catch((error) => {
            console.error("Error checking key existence in the cache:", error)
          })
      })
      .catch((error) => {
        console.error("Error retrieving value from the cache:", error)
      })
  })
  .catch((error) => {
    console.error("Error setting value in the cache:", error)
  })

In this example, we're using JavaScript to interact with the cache server using Agnost's Server Side Library. You can perform operations such as setting values, retrieving values, checking for key existence, and deleting keys in the cache.

If you encounter any issues or need further guidance on working with cache in Agnost, please refer to our documentation or reach out to our support team for assistance.

Happy caching with Agnost!

Caching Data

Why Use Caching?​

Creating Cache Servers​

1. Access the Cache Creation Page​

2. Create a New Cache Instance​

3. Managing Cache Servers​

Using Cache in Your Applications​

Example Code (JavaScript)​