How do I configure caching in a Rails application?

How do I configure caching in a Rails application?

To configure caching in a Rails application, you can use the built-in caching mechanisms like fragment caching, action caching, or low-level caching. You need to enable caching in your environment configuration file and choose a caching store like MemoryStore, FileStore, or Redis.

What are the different types of caching available in Rails?

Rails supports several types of caching: page caching, action caching, fragment caching, and low-level caching. Each serves different purposes depending on your needs.

Can you give me an example of fragment caching?

Sure! Fragment caching allows you to cache parts of your view. For example, you can wrap a section of your view in a cache block: <%= cache('unique_cache_key') do %> <%= render 'partial' %> <% end %>.

How do I clear the cache in Rails?

You can clear the cache in Rails by using the command rails cache:clear in your terminal. This will remove all cached data.