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What is Redis sharding and how does it work?
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
Sharding splits data across multiple Redis instances.
Deep explanation
Redis Cluster uses hash slots to distribute keys across nodes. This improves scalability and distributes load evenly.
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