Why your .NET 8 API needs a cache layer — and how to build it right with Redis/Valkey and tag invalidation
The article discusses the importance of implementing a cache layer in .NET 8 APIs to improve performance and reduce database load. It explains the cache-aside pattern and the challenges of cache invalidation, proposing a tag-based invalidation approach for better efficiency. Additionally, it addresses how to handle Redis outages effectively to maintain API functionality.
- ▪Caching is essential for APIs to avoid repeated database queries, especially under high traffic.
- ▪The cache-aside pattern involves checking Redis for cached data before querying the database.
- ▪Tag-based invalidation allows for efficient cache management by invalidating multiple entries associated with a tag.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 18:18:44 +0000 |
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