Caching

Caching is always a good idea to speed up your application. It is a technique to store the data in a temporary storage so that the data can be retrieved faster.

But how can you use caching with your GUIs? In this documentation page, we will discuss how you can use caching with your GUIs to improve the performance of your Minecraft plugin.

What is Caching?

Caching is the process of storing data in a temporary storage so that it can be retrieved faster when needed. This can help improve the performance of your application by reducing the time it takes to retrieve data from a database or external source.

There are different types of caching techniques that you can use, such as in-memory caching, disk caching, and distributed caching. In-memory caching stores data in the memory of the application, while disk caching stores data on the disk. Distributed caching stores data across multiple servers to improve scalability and reliability.

How to Use Caching with KGui

In KGui, you can use caching to re-use every type of data that you want to store. For example, you can cache the content of a GUI page, the items in a GUI, or the layout of a GUI.

To use caching with KGui, is simple as calling a method. You can use the createCacheVariable method to cache any data that you want to store. Here is an example of how to use caching with KGui:

val inv = kGui.builder(player)
                .setTitle("My GUI")
                .setSize(3)
                .addButton(Alignment.CENTER, GuiButton().setItemStack(
                    KItemStack.builder()
                        .setName("&aClick me")
                        .setMaterial(Material.DIAMOND)
                        .build()
                ).setOnClick { builder, player ->
                    createCacheVariable(
                        "myCachedData", "Hello, world!"
                    )
                    player.sendMessage(
                        "Cached data:" +
                        "${getCacheVariable("myCachedData")}"
                    )
                })
                .build()

player.openInventory(inv)

In this example, we create a GUI with a button that, when clicked, caches the data "Hello, world!" using the createCacheVariable method. We then retrieve the cached data using the getCacheVariable method and display it to the player in a chat message.

By using caching with KGui, you can improve the performance of your Minecraft plugin by storing and re-using data that is frequently accessed or modified. This can help reduce the load on your server and provide a better experience for players interacting with your GUIs.

Summary

Caching is a useful technique to improve the performance of your Minecraft plugin by storing and re-using data in a temporary storage. By using caching with KGui, you can speed up the retrieval of data in your GUIs and provide a better experience for players interacting with your plugin. Consider using caching with your GUIs to optimize the performance of your Minecraft plugin and enhance the player experience.

Last modified: 03 July 2024