spring-boot-cache

Configure Spring Cache annotations and providers in Spring Boot applications.

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Skill: spring-boot-cache
Source: https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit/tree/main/skills/spring-boot/spring-boot-cache
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/giuseppe-trisciuoglio/developer-kit --skill spring-boot-cache

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill covers enabling and operating the Spring Cache abstraction in Spring Boot, including cache managers, annotations, and validation strategies for caching behaviors.

Core Features & Use Cases

Enabling @Cacheable, @CachePut, @CacheEvict
Configuring cache providers (Caffeine, Redis, Ehcache)
Cache management endpoints and eviction strategies
Practical examples for data access layers

Quick Start

Enable caching in a config class and annotate a service method with @Cacheable.

Frequently Asked Questions about spring-boot-cache

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I enable caching in a Spring Boot application?▼

Enable caching in Spring Boot by adding @EnableCaching to a configuration class and annotating service methods with @Cacheable to cache their results. Spring will store and return cached values on subsequent calls with the same arguments, reducing database queries and improving performance.

What cache providers does Spring Boot support?▼

Spring Boot supports multiple cache providers including Caffeine, Redis, Ehcache, and JCache. Each provider offers different trade-offs: Caffeine for in-memory caching, Redis for distributed caching, Ehcache for persistence options, and JCache for standardized caching.

How do I configure cache eviction and TTL in Spring Boot?▼

Configure eviction and time-to-live (TTL) through your chosen provider's configuration. Use @CacheEvict to manually remove cached entries, @CachePut to update cache without method skipping, and provider-specific settings to define expiration policies and eviction strategies.

Can I use Spring Cache with Java 17 and Spring Boot 3.5+?▼

Yes, Spring Cache is fully supported in Java 17 and Spring Boot 3.5+. The Skill covers proper CacheManager configuration, provider dependencies, and SpEL-based key generation for these versions, ensuring compatibility with modern Spring Boot projects.

How do I monitor caching behavior in Spring Boot?▼

Monitor caching with Spring Boot Actuator and Micrometer to track cache hits, misses, and evictions. Expose cache metrics endpoints and integrate with observability tools to gain visibility into cache performance and identify optimization opportunities.

What are cache keys and how do I customize them?▼

Cache keys identify cached entries and determine when cached values are returned or evicted. Spring Boot uses method arguments as default keys but supports SpEL expressions to customize key generation, allowing fine-grained control over cache lookup and storage behavior.