Question 1

How to install and configure Lada Cache in Laravel?

Accepted Answer

Install via Composer, publish the config file with Artisan, and add the LadaCacheTrait to your Eloquent models. The package auto-registers, and you can fine-tune settings like table inclusion in the config file.

Question 2

Lada Cache vs Laravel's built-in cache: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Lada Cache is specialized for automated database query caching with granular invalidation, ideal for reducing DB load. Laravel's built-in cache is more general-purpose; use Lada for transparent query optimization and Laravel cache for manual caching needs.

Question 3

Does Lada Cache work with raw SQL queries in Laravel?

Accepted Answer

No, raw SQL executed via methods like DB::select() is intentionally not cached to maintain automatic invalidation integrity. It focuses on queries through Eloquent and Query Builder.

Question 4

How does Lada Cache handle cache invalidation when data changes?

Accepted Answer

It uses a tagging system based on affected tables and rows; on insert, update, delete, or truncate, it automatically invalidates only relevant cache entries, ensuring consistency without manual calls.

Question 5

Can I use Lada Cache with multiple database connections in Laravel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if using Lada's connection integration. Models with custom connections work, but third-party packages with custom query builders might bypass caching, as noted in limitations.

Question 6

What performance improvements can I expect with Lada Cache?

Accepted Answer

Real-world gains range from 5% to 95%, with typical Laravel apps seeing 10-30% faster responses and reduced database load, especially for repetitive or complex queries, as detailed in the performance section.

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