Cache Smarter, Not Harder: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Best Caching Strategy

Track: Architecture

Abstract

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring application performance at scale requires efficient caching solutions. How can developers reduce latency, alleviate database load, and make the right architectural decisions to ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness? This talk offers a comprehensive overview of modern caching mechanisms, including in-memory, distributed, and hybrid solutions, with key technologies such as Redis, Memcached, Apache Ignite, and CDNs.

Participants will explore the fundamental principles behind these technologies and learn to navigate the trade-offs in scalability, data consistency, and performance. Through real-world use cases like session management, distributed data processing, and big data applications, this session provides actionable insights on how to select and integrate the most suitable caching mechanism for specific application demands.

By the end, attendees will walk away with a clear framework for evaluating caching solutions and practical strategies to optimize their architecture for high performance and scalability.

Medha Chakraborty

With 16 years of deep expertise in Java development, Medha has consistently driven innovation in the realm of enterprise software solutions. As a seasoned Technical Lead, she possesses an extensive background in designing robust, scalable, and efficient systems, while mentoring teams to deliver excellence. Having collaborated with diverse cross-functional groups, she has mastered the art of translating business requirements into technical blueprints. Medha's dedication to best practices and continuous learning stands as a testament to his passion for the ever-evolving landscape of technology. With a track record of successful project deliveries, she embodies the perfect fusion of technical acumen and leadership finesse.

Eswaran Rathinam