Why is Redis used for caching?

Is Redis just used for caching?

Redis is good for cache it's true, but it's much more then just a cache. It's high speed fully in-memory database. It does persist data on disk. It's not relational, it's key-value storage.

What are the advantages of using Redis?

PROs of Redis: Due to easy setup, Redis is Simple and easy to use. Redis has flexible data structures, it supports almost all data structures. Redis allows storing key and value pairs as large as 512 MB. Redis uses its own hashing mechanism called Redis Hashing.

Is Redis the best cache?

Conclusion: Memcached was one of the first popular open source memory caching solutions and works well for basic key value workloads. However, if you are working in the enterprise, or are just looking for a more modern, feature rich and actively developed product, Redis is the best solution.

Why is Redis cache used in Azure?

Azure Cache for Redis is a fully managed, in-memory cache that enables high-performance and scalable architectures. Use it to create cloud or hybrid deployments that handle millions of requests per second at sub-millisecond latency—all with the configuration, security, and availability benefits of a managed service.