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How do you design a scalable caching system in iOS?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
A scalable cache uses layered storage: memory, disk, and network fallback.
Deep explanation
Caching systems use LRU eviction in memory (NSCache), persistent disk storage, and TTL-based invalidation. Cache coherence and invalidation strategy are critical in distributed systems.
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