Tag: redis

All the articles with the tag "redis".

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  Why In-Memory Databases Exist (And Why Everyone Reaches for Redis)

  What an in-memory database actually buys you over Postgres or MySQL, with real Redis examples for caching, leaderboards, and rate limiting. Also covers the 2024-2026 Redis license drama and where Valkey, Dragonfly, and Garnet fit in.

  Kavindu Manahara·Aug 20, 2026·redis, databases
  

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  Stop the Flood: Rate Limiting Your NestJS API the Right Way

  Why rate limiting matters for any production API, and how to add it to a real NestJS application. Covers the built-in throttler, a custom Redis-backed guard for AI endpoints, and a Python script to actually verify it works.

  Kavindu Manahara·Aug 8, 2026·nestjs, backend