Redis functions
Redis functions are an evolution of ephemeral scripting in Redis. They provide similar functionality as scripts but are considered first-class software artifacts within the database. Functions are managed and persisted by Redis, ensuring their availability through data persistence and replication. Unlike scripts, functions are declared before use and do not need to be loaded during runtime.
Here are some advantages of Redis functions over Lua scripts:
- Persistence and replication: Redis manages functions as part of the database and stores them alongside the data itself ensuring their persistence (RDB snapshots and/or append-only files) and replication along with the data. Functions are considered integral components of the database, making them readily available without the need for external management.
- Simplified development and code sharing: Functions belong to libraries, and libraries can contain multiple functions. Functions within the same library...
