Cache in CodeIgniter

Cache in CodeIgniter — a practical guide to CodeIgniter cache with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Cache computed results with a TTL. Clear or refresh when underlying data changes.

Cache remember pattern

$cache = ConfigServices::cache();
$posts = $cache->get('posts_home');
if ($posts === null) {
    $posts = model('PostModel')->published();
    $cache->save('posts_home', $posts, 300); // 5 minutes
}