Redis is an in-memory key-value database, used as a distributed cache and message broker, with optional durability. Because it holds all data in memory and because of its design, Redis offers low-latency reads and writes, making it particularly suitable for use cases that require a cache.
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SignificanceThe dominant in-memory key-value store, widely used as a cache and message broker across web infrastructure. 1 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Redis
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Redis (; Remote Dictionary Server) is an in-memory key-value database, used as a distributed cache and message broker, with optional durability.
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Redis (; Remote Dictionary Server) is an in-memory key-value database, used as a distributed cache and message broker, with optional durability.
- In Field: Databases, Lead paragraph
View the Source 2. Wikidata: Redis
- Wikidata Q2136322, resolved via en.wikipedia pageprops (wave rule R-L)
- In Group: Key-Value Database System, Wikidata lists Redis (Q2136322) as an instance of key-value database system (Q20706915)
View the SourceProgramming Language Database (PLDB): Redis
Programming Language Database (PLDB)Invented By: Salvatore Sanfilippo, Page leadQuote, Invented By: Salvatore Sanfilippo, Page lead
created in 2009 by Salvatore Sanfilippo
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