Implement Caching Strategy

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Overview

Add caching layer using Redis or in-memory cache to improve performance and reduce database load.

Background

Caching frequently accessed data significantly improves API response times.

Specifications

Modules to Create:

• Cache module configuration
• Cache service wrapper
• Cache invalidation logic
• Cache decorators
• Cache key management

Tasks:

• Configure cache-manager with Redis
• Create cache service wrapper
• Implement cache decorators
• Add caching to expensive queries
• Create cache invalidation strategy
• Implement cache key namespacing
• Add cache statistics endpoint
• Write comprehensive tests

Impacted Files:

• src/modules/cache/cache.module.ts (new)
• src/modules/cache/cache.service.ts (new)
• src/common/decorators/cache.decorator.ts (new)
• src/common/interceptors/cache.interceptor.ts (new)
• src/config/cache.config.ts (new)
• src/modules//services/.service.ts (update)
• test/cache/cache.spec.ts (new)

Labels: backend, caching, performance, redis, priority-medium

Acceptance Criteria

• Redis cache configured
• Frequently accessed data cached
• Cache TTL configured appropriately
• Cache invalidated on updates
• Cache hit/miss tracked
• Fallback to database on cache miss
• Cache keys namespaced properly
• All caching scenarios tested

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[beebozy]

@beebozy has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

Hi, could I work on this I am backend and smart contract developer.. I understand what it takes to implement this. Kindly assign me this

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