Cacheapp

Cacheapp is a cloud-based caching platform designed to improve the performance and scalability of web applications by storing frequently accessed data close to the application or user. It enables multi-layer caching across server memory, application caches, and edge locations to reduce latency and offload backend systems.

Core features include a distributed in-memory cache with high availability, configurable time-to-live (TTL) expirations, and flexible eviction policies. It supports various invalidation strategies to ensure data consistency and provides client libraries for common programming languages as well as REST and gRPC APIs for programmatic control. The platform offers observability through metrics, dashboards, and integrations with tracing and monitoring tools.

Deployment and operations options include a managed service or self-hosted deployment, with support for major cloud platforms and on-premises environments via containerization. Cacheapp supports multi-region replication, data persistence options, and automatic failover to maintain availability. Security features encompass encryption at rest and in transit, fine-grained access controls, and integration with existing identity providers and IAM systems.

Common use cases involve speeding up databases and APIs, powering microservices, caching dynamic content, or storing session data. It supports patterns such as cache warming and selective invalidation to optimize performance. While Cacheapp can significantly improve response times and scalability, costs are data-volume and egress-dependent, and achieving optimal hit rates requires thoughtful cache strategy and proper sizing.