Client Cache

Noun · Development

Definitions

  1. Cached data stored on the client side, such as in memory, browser storage, or a mobile app's local database, to avoid refetching the same information repeatedly. Client caches improve responsiveness, but they must be invalidated or refreshed correctly to avoid stale UI and confusing behavior.

    In plain English: Cached data kept on the user's device or client application.

    Example: "The app showed the old profile photo because the client cache never noticed the upload mutation had changed the user record."

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