configure-pagination-prefetch-and-cache-policy

Storefront data cache and prefetch policies are configured by applying a reusable planning structure that aligns shared query keys with cache strategy rules. This coordinates skip behaviors and prefetch flags across listing pages and product catalogs.

Managing skipIfCached and skipMode flags requires a centralized policy that applies consistent cacheConfig defaults across semiStatic data and product reads. This structured approach prevents complex, misaligned cache behaviors in storefronts.

Page planning coordinates prefetch behavior by using shared prefetch helpers to align pagination across category pages and product listings. This ensures consistent data fetching and cache utilization throughout the storefront.

Yes, the pagination and prefetch policy integrates directly with createCacheConfig defaults and storefront-data core modules. It provides shared helpers that satisfy integration requirements while maintaining cache strategy rules.

A centralized cache policy is needed when building a storefront with multiple category pages and product listings. It ensures consistent prefetching and prevents the complexity of individually tuning cacheConfig and skip behaviors for each query.