What is cache control for API responses?

What is cache control for API responses?

Cache control is a mechanism that defines how, and for how long, responses from an API can be cached by clients and intermediaries.

Why is cache control important for APIs?

It's important because it helps improve performance, reduce latency, and manage server load by controlling how data is cached.

Can you give me an example of cache control headers?

Sure! Common headers include 'Cache-Control: no-cache', 'Cache-Control: max-age=3600', and 'ETag' for versioning.

How do I implement cache control in my API?

You can implement it by setting the appropriate HTTP headers in your API responses, like 'Cache-Control' and 'Expires'.