Redis - Introduction

Redis stands for REmote DIctionary Server.
It's an open-source, in-memory data structure store.
Redis serves as a database, cache, and message broker.
Developed by Salvatore Sanfilippo in ANSI C.
Supports various data structures like strings, hashes, lists, sets, sorted sets, bitmaps, hyperloglogs, and geospatial indexes.
Stored entirely in-memory for fast read and write operations.
Provides persistence options for data durability.
Widely used for caching frequently accessed data in web applications.
Suitable for real-time applications requiring low-latency data access.
Used in real-time analytics, messaging systems, job queues, and session stores.
Supports atomic operations for data integrity and consistency.
Offers built-in replication, clustering, and high availability features.
Provides blazing-fast performance, rich data structures, and robust features.
An indispensable tool in modern software development for fast, reliable, and scalable data storage and retrieval solutions.

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