Sometimes you need to be ahead of the game - learn when and how to fill cache before anyone asks.
Imagine you're a news reporter during a cricket match. You KNOW thousands of people will ask for the latest score every second. Do you wait for them to ask, or do you prepare the answer beforehand?
Eager Population means filling cache proactively:
Score Update Happens:
1. Write to <TopicPreview slug="database">Database</TopicPreview> ✓
2. Write to Cache ✓ (simultaneously)
3. Readers get instant updates!
Cricket Score Example:
YouTube knows a video will trend, so they cache it before it goes viral.
When to use Eager Population:
Key Insight: Eager caching is like preparing for a party - you stock up on what you know guests will ask for!
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