Internet Backend Architecture Stack

Aug 12, 2026 · Backend Development

Multi-Level Cache Architecture: Caffeine + Redis to Defeat Penetration, Breakthrough & Avalanche

This article details a production-ready multi-level caching architecture using Caffeine local cache and Redis distributed cache, covering read/write flows, consistency strategies via Pub/Sub or MQ, layered defenses against cache penetration, breakthrough, and avalanche, plus real-world pitfalls and a case study showing 75% traffic intercepted locally and 60% Redis CPU reduction.