CDN Cache vs Redis Cache: Key Differences and Ideal Use Cases (Interview Insight)
The article explains how CDN works as a distributed reverse‑proxy cache, details its DNS‑based load balancing, cache‑hit/miss flow, expiration policies and refresh strategies, compares CDN caching with browser and Nginx caches, outlines scenarios where CDN or Redis is appropriate, and provides typical interview follow‑up questions and practical tips.
