An interface is a programming structure that allows the computer to enforce certain properties on an object. In object oriented programming, an interface generally defines the set of methods that an instance of a class that has that interface could respond to. It is actually a concept of abstraction and encapsulation.
In modern web applications, optimizing data retrieval is crucial to improving performance and user experience. One common practice is caching database queries to reduce redundant calls to the database. While Laravel offers built-in caching features, in some cases, you may want to implement custom repository caching manually to better control your caching mechanism. This article will walk you through implementing repository caching in Laravel 12, explaining the steps involved and how to achieve better performance in your application.
Working with cache can drastically improve the performance of an application, especially when dealing with data that doesn't change too often. While Laravel provides solid support for caching through multiple drivers, it doesn't offer native support for cache tags. To work around this limitation, we'll integrate Symfony's Cache component, which brings tag support and fits well into the repository pattern we've already established. In this article, we'll build on the existing structure and focus on using cache tags to group and clear related data more efficiently.
