LogicCache Project

Overview

LogicCache is a robust PHP-based caching solution designed to optimize API calls, manage rate limits, and improve response times for web applications. It integrates seamlessly with a MySQL database and supports advanced caching mechanisms, offering developers a powerful tool to enhance the efficiency of API-driven applications.

Key Features

1. API Request Caching

   • Caches API responses to reduce redundant requests.
   • Supports TTL (time-to-live) for cache expiration.

2. Cache Tagging

   • Associates cache entries with tags for targeted clearing or retrieval.

3. Rate Limiting

   • Prevents excessive API calls by managing request thresholds for domains.

4. Retry Mechanism

   • Retries failed API requests with configurable retry limits and delays.

5. Compression

   • Compresses cached responses to save storage space.

6. Event Hooks

   • Triggers custom events (e.g., cache.hit, cache.miss, api.success, api.failure) for monitoring and analytics.

7. Cache Clearing

   • Provides methods to clear cache entries by tags, patterns, or completely.

8. Statistics and Insights

   • Tracks cache usage, hit rates, expired entries, and recent activity for monitoring performance.

9. Security and Logging

   • Implements environment variables for sensitive data.
   • Offers hooks for detailed logging.

Technical Highlights

Database Schema

• Tables for:
  • Cache entries.
  • Tags for cache grouping and management.
  • Rate limit tracking.
• Efficient indexing for fast lookups and updates.

Pluggable Design

• Modular architecture allows integration with various systems.

Flexible Input Handling

• Supports GET and POST methods with configurable headers and payloads.

Error Resilience

• Handles API failures gracefully with detailed error reporting.

Future Enhancements

LogicCache is set to expand with features like:

1. Advanced Logging and Debugging Tools

   • Enhanced insights into cache usage and API performance.

2. Multi-Output Support

   • Support for response formats like JSON and XML.

3. Support for Multiple APIs

   • Compatibility with various third-party APIs.

4. Detailed Benchmarking

   • Performance tracking, including cache and API response times.

5. Enhanced Internationalization (i18n)

   • Support for multiple languages in API responses.

Ideal Use Cases

LogicCache is ideal for applications requiring frequent API interactions, such as:

• Weather data platforms.
• E-commerce applications.
• Real-time financial or analytics dashboards.

It provides a scalable, customizable caching solution to improve performance while reducing API overhead.