Flask Caching vs Session: What's the Difference?

What is the difference between caching and session in Flask?

In Flask, caching is used to store data temporarily to speed up responses, while sessions are used to store user-specific data across requests.

Can you give me an example of how to implement caching in Flask?

Sure! You can use Flask-Caching. First, install it with pip install Flask-Caching, then initialize it in your app like this: cache = Cache(app).

How do sessions work in Flask?

Sessions in Flask are managed using cookies. You can store data in a session using session['key'] = value and retrieve it with session.get('key').

When should I use caching instead of sessions?

Use caching for data that doesn't change often and can be shared among users, while sessions are for user-specific data that needs to persist across requests.