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Redis
Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is an in-memory data structure store.
Primarily prioritizes Consistency and Partition Tolerance when configured in a distributed setup (like Redis Cluster).
Redis is categorized as a key value store within the NoSQL database types.
Key Features
Speed: Redis stores data in the RAM, making it extremely fast.
Persistence Options: Provides options to save data to disk, ensuring durability even after restarts or crashes.
Scalability: Can scale horizontally with Redis Cluster, distributing data across multiple nodes.
Wide Use Cases: This is ideal for scenarios requiring quick data access, such as caching, session management, real-time analytics, and gaming leaderboards.
Advanced Features: Supports advanced features like transactions, pub/sub messaging systems, Lua scripting, and more.
Atomic Operations: Supports transactions and atomic operations.
Data Structures: Supports many data structures, such as
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