Benefits of Client-Side Caching in GraphQL
- Improved Performance: Client-side caching makes query response faster by delivering cached data and avoid to make redundant network requests resulting in increased synchronization speeds of the applications.
- Reduced Network Traffic: This is achieved through the use of local storage of data on the user’s device hence less network traffic is consumed which as a result leads to bandwidth savings and enhanced efficiency in the bandwidth-limited regions.
- Enhanced User Experience: Quicker responses to queries mean users will experience smoother usability because they will have lower delays between requests and results available promptly, which will end up in higher user satisfaction and engagement.
- Offline Support: the client-side caching feature empowers offline support by maintaining a cache of the local data and applies the local store functionality that permits apps to continue functioning while offline.
Caching in GraphQL
Caching in GraphQL involves storing and reusing fetched data to reduce network requests and improve performance. Client-side caching, supported by libraries like Apollo Client allows storing queried data locally and enabling quick retrieval without server requests. Apollo Client manages caching by checking the cache for existing data before fetching from the server, optimizing data retrieval.
In this article, we’ll learn about Caching in GraphQL in detail with the understanding of Client-Side Caching, its benefits and Implementation and so on.