Architect's Guide

Jun 13, 2024 · Databases

Cache Consistency Between MySQL and Redis: Design Patterns and Best Practices

This article explains the relationship between MySQL and Redis, discusses why cache consistency is challenging, and details four cache update design patterns—delete‑then‑update, update‑then‑invalidate (Cache‑Aside), read/write‑through, and write‑behind—illustrating each with flow diagrams and practical considerations.