What is cache stampede, and how can it be prevented?
What is cache stampede, and how can it be prevented?
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Khushi Singh
17-Mar-2025Multi-user requests create a cache stampede when the cache contains missing or expired data at the same time. The simultaneous multiple requests reach the backend database or external data source causing extreme load and possible system downtime alongside performance reduction. Such cache stampedes frequently occur when numerous users simultaneously require the same data that is frequently accessed.
The following strategies should be used to stop cache stampede:
These implementation techniques enable businesses to deliver ongoing high application performance and protect databases from overload which results in uninterrupted user experiences under traffic surges.