This software utilizes a memory-mapped file as a shared memory interprocess cache.
Cache::FastMmap is a high-performance Perl module that provides a strategic solution for interprocess caching by utilizing an mmap'ed file. With this module, processes can easily share the same memory cache for faster data retrieval.
The module is easy to use, thanks to its vaguely sane defaults. Creating a new cache with $Cache = Cache::FastMmap->new() and setting or retrieving data with $Cache->set($Key, $Value) or $Cache->get($Key) is straightforward. However, it is worth noting that the $Value parameter must be a reference.
For those who cannot use a reference as the $Value parameter, Cache::FastMmap offers a raw_values option. With $Cache = Cache::FastMmap->new(raw_values => 1), $Value can now be a simple scalar or any other type of value that is not a reference.
Cache::FastMmap is built on a core written in C, so its performance is optimized for speed. The module uses fcntl locking to avoid problems when multiple processes access the cache simultaneously. Moreover, it uses a basic LRU algorithm to manage the cache and ensure that the most frequently used entries are the ones that remain in memory.
In summary, Cache::FastMmap is an essential module for developers who need to speed up their interprocess communication by utilizing a shared memory cache. It is easy to use, highly efficient, and reliable.
The module is easy to use, thanks to its vaguely sane defaults. Creating a new cache with $Cache = Cache::FastMmap->new() and setting or retrieving data with $Cache->set($Key, $Value) or $Cache->get($Key) is straightforward. However, it is worth noting that the $Value parameter must be a reference.
For those who cannot use a reference as the $Value parameter, Cache::FastMmap offers a raw_values option. With $Cache = Cache::FastMmap->new(raw_values => 1), $Value can now be a simple scalar or any other type of value that is not a reference.
Cache::FastMmap is built on a core written in C, so its performance is optimized for speed. The module uses fcntl locking to avoid problems when multiple processes access the cache simultaneously. Moreover, it uses a basic LRU algorithm to manage the cache and ensure that the most frequently used entries are the ones that remain in memory.
In summary, Cache::FastMmap is an essential module for developers who need to speed up their interprocess communication by utilizing a shared memory cache. It is easy to use, highly efficient, and reliable.
What's New
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