Best way to cache RESTful API results of GET calls

Question

I\'m thinking about the best way to create a cache layer in front or as first layer for GET requests to my RESTful API (written in Ruby).

Not every request can be ca

Answer 1

memcached is a great option, and I see you mentioned this already as a possible option. Also Redis seems to be praised a lot as another option at this level.

On an application level, in terms of a more granular approach to cache on a file by file and/or module basis, local storage is always an option for common objects a user may request over and over again, even as simple as just dropping response objects into session so that can be reused vs making another http rest call and coding appropriately.

Now people go back and forth debating about varnish vs squid, and both seem to have their pros and cons, so I can't comment on which one is better but many people say Varnish with a tuned apache server is great for dynamic websites.