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What is Redis data eviction vs expiration?
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
Expiration removes keys based on TTL, eviction removes keys when memory is full.
Deep explanation
Expiration is time-based, eviction is memory-based. Both help manage memory differently.
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