Cache
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A cache is a high-speed memory used by the computer to store frequently accessed or recently used data, files, or instructions.
Saintapedia relevance
- If pages are not showing the latest update, a Database cache might need to be done. This can be accomplished by anyone by doing a Help:Purge
- You also might need to clear your Web browser cache
Types
Web browser cache
Stores web pages, scripts, and images to speed up loading of frequently visited sites.
Database cache
In database management systems, frequently accessed data or query results might be cached.
Disk cache
Used in hard drives to store data blocks in memory so they can be accessed more quickly.
CPU cache
Found within or very close to the CPU, divided into levels like L1, L2, and sometimes L3 cache. Each level is larger but slower than the one before it.