Avoid Stale Data: Pitfalls and Best Practices for Cache Aside, Read‑Through, Write‑Through, and Write‑Behind
This article explains why cache‑database inconsistencies occur in large systems, details the cache‑aside, read‑through, write‑through and write‑behind strategies, highlights three common pitfalls with concrete examples, and offers practical recommendations such as proper update ordering and cache expiration to ensure data freshness.
