Redis Best Practices (High level)

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Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store that is often used as a database, cache, and message broker. It’s fast, scalable, and widely used by developers and organizations all over the world. However, like any technology, there are certain best practices you should follow to get the most out of Redis.

Plan your data model carefully

Before you start using Redis, take the time to carefully plan your data model. Redis is a key-value store, which means you need to determine how to store your data as keys and values. You should think about the type of data you’re storing and how it will be accessed. Use Redis’ data structures such as strings, lists, sets, hashes, and sorted sets to store your data efficiently.

Use Redis commands efficiently

Redis provides a wide range of commands for data manipulation, and it’s essential to use them efficiently. Avoid using inefficient commands such as KEYS and FLUSHALL that can block the Redis server. Instead, use SCAN and DEL commands to remove data.

Monitor Redis performance

Monitoring Redis performance is critical to identify issues and optimize its usage. Use…