Why Database Caching Needs a Write-Through Strategy

When a flash sale triggers a cache stampede that takes down a product catalog for hours, it's clear that cache-aside has a flaw. This episode explains why write-through caching prevents the stampede, keeps data consistent, and when it's worth the write latency. With a real-world retail example, Lucas and Luna dissect the tradeoffs between cache-aside, write-through, and write-behind strategies.

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