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Redis caching reduces database load by implementing cache-aside, write-through, and write-behind strategies. These patterns store frequently accessed user data in Redis, optimizing web application performance and significantly lowering response times.

Redis rate limiting protects services from abuse by tracking request counts within specific time windows. Implementing request rate limits with Redis prevents excessive traffic and ensures your application remains available during high-load scenarios.

Redis session storage works as a backend for managing user sessions in web applications. Using Redis data structures to store session information allows for fast retrieval and improves overall application performance for authenticated users.

Redis pub/sub enables real-time messaging between different parts of your application by broadcasting published messages to subscribed channels. This facilitates immediate communication without polling, making it ideal for real-time application updates.

Node.js integration is required to connect your application logic to Redis data structures. Understanding how to interact with Redis commands via Node.js allows you to effectively execute caching, session storage, and rate limiting operations.

Redis keys expire unexpectedly when Time-To-Live (TTL) values are set too low or eviction policies remove data under memory constraints. Review your caching strategy and memory configuration to ensure frequently accessed data persists as needed.