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How Uber Serves over 150 Million Reads per Second from Integrated Cache with Stronger Consistency Guarantees

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Integrated Cache Infrastructure
  3. Stronger Consistency Guarantees
  4. Performance Metrics
  5. Latest Improvements
  6. Conclusion

1. Introduction

Uber's integrated cache serves over 150 million reads per second, achieving hit rates above 99.9%. This article discusses the advancements in Uber's cache infrastructure, known as CacheFront, to deliver high performance and stronger consistency guarantees.

2. Integrated Cache Infrastructure

CacheFront is Uber's integrated cache infrastructure that supports high read throughput and low latency. It is designed to efficiently handle the massive volume of requests while maintaining high hit rates.

3. Stronger Consistency Guarantees

In addition to performance, CacheFront also focuses on providing stronger consistency guarantees to ensure data integrity. By implementing robust consistency mechanisms, Uber's cache infrastructure enhances the reliability of cached data.

4. Performance Metrics

Uber's cache infrastructure supports over 150 million reads per second, with hit rates exceeding 99.9%. These impressive performance metrics reflect the scalability and efficiency of CacheFront in serving a large number of requests.

5. Latest Improvements

The latest improvements to CacheFront include enhancements in caching algorithms, data eviction strategies, and request routing mechanisms. These updates further optimize the performance and reliability of Uber's integrated cache infrastructure.

6. Conclusion

Uber's integrated cache, CacheFront, plays a crucial role in serving a massive volume of reads with high performance and strong consistency guarantees. By continuously improving and optimizing the cache infrastructure, Uber maintains its position as a leader in delivering efficient and reliable caching services.