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Google Guava Cache

Google Guava Cache is a free, self-hosted cache for application objects, computed values, and database-backed values.

Place
#22 of 27
Score
4.9
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What Google Guava Cache is

Google Guava Cache is a free, self-hosted cache for application objects, computed values, and database-backed values. It is available on Android, Linux, and Windows. The supported cache engines are Guava Cache and LoadingCache, giving applications two named options for storing temporary values. Deployment is self-hosted, so the cache runs within infrastructure managed by the user. Guava Cache does not provide edge caching, and its data is not persistent. Those limits separate it from durable storage: values can be cached for application use, but the listed offering does not preserve them as permanent records. The project website is the Google Guava GitHub repository. Its targets and engine choices can help developers determine whether it matches their caching needs, while the platform list identifies supported environments. The free plan has no listed charge.

Good

  • Free plan
  • Supports Android, Linux, and Windows
  • Caches application and computed values
  • Supports Guava Cache and LoadingCache

Watch out

  • No edge caching
  • Data is not persistent
  • Requires self-hosted deployment

Who it suits

It suits developers needing a self-hosted cache for application objects, computed values, or database-backed values on Android, Linux, or Windows. It is less suited to projects requiring edge caching or persistent data.

Verdict

Google Guava Cache provides focused caching for listed application and database-backed values across three platforms. Choose it when self-hosting and nonpersistent storage fit the application.

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