Will your existing Redis client work with Garnet?
Garnet uses the same protocol, the format the client and service use to talk to each other. Many clients can connect, but commands and behavior can differ. For example, Garnet does not support Redis modules. Check the exact features you use before switching.
Who runs the cache and what can it recover?
The MIT-licensed project is software your team can operate. Garnet supports checkpoints and recovery options, but behavior depends on configuration. Decide what needs to survive a restart, and confirm the settings before relying on cached data.
What should you budget for?
Plan for the machines, storage and maintenance you need. Keep the app’s client configuration and expected commands in your project notes. The open-source server is a separate choice from a managed service built on it.
Could you switch the catalog cache without changing what customers see?
Take a fictional list of books and write the three actions your app expects: store, read and expire. Mark exactly what the app should display if the list is missing.
- Check the command listMatch each action to the commands the app uses. Mark any modules or grouped writes that need closer review.
- Trace recoverySketch the app fetching the original book list and building a new copy. Keep the original list outside the disposable cache.