How does the Network Intelligence API cache duration impact my instance data?

How does the Network Intelligence API cache duration impact my instance data?

Q1: Why does the Network Intelligence data persist in the cache for up to 2 hours?

A1: The Network Intelligence system employs caching mechanisms to enhance performance and reduce the load on underlying systems. This helps in delivering responses more swiftly by serving previously fetched data from the cache. The 2-hour cache duration is a deliberate choice to balance the benefits of performance with the need for data freshness.

Q2: What happens if I update my instance data within the 2-hour cache duration?

A2: If you update your instance data and subsequently make a Network Intelligence API call within the 2-hour cache duration, the revised data may not be reflected in the response. This is because the API call retrieves the data from the existing cache, which may not yet have been updated with the latest changes.

Q3: How can I ensure the latest data is reflected in my API response?

A3: To ensure that the latest data is reflected in your API response, you may need to wait for the cache to expire after the 2-hour duration.

Q4: Are there any considerations for developers working with Network Intelligence API?

A4: Developers should be aware of the cache duration and plan their API calls accordingly, especially when relying on real-time or rapidly changing data. Understanding the caching behavior helps in designing effective strategies for data synchronization and retrieval.


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