<h1> Redis </h1> <h2> Table of Contents </h2> - [Introduction](#introduction) - [Install Redis](#install-redis) - [Linux](#linux) - [MacOS](#macos) - [Run Redis](#run-redis) *** ## Introduction Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store that is widely used as a caching layer, message broker, and database. It is known for its speed, versatility, and support for a wide range of data structures. Redis is designed to deliver high-performance data access by storing data in memory, which allows for fast read and write operations. It supports various data types, including strings, lists, sets, hashes, and more, and provides a rich set of commands for manipulating and querying the data. Redis is widely used in various use cases, including caching, session management, real-time analytics, leaderboards, task queues, and more. Its simplicity, speed, and flexibility make it a popular choice for developers who need a fast and reliable data store for their applications. In Threefold's ecosystem context, Redis can be used as a backend mechanism to communicate with the nodes on the ThreeFold Grid using the Reliable Message Bus. ## Install Redis ### Linux If you don't find Redis in your Linux distro's package manager, check the [Redis downloads](https://redis.io/download) page for the source code and installation instructions. ### MacOS On MacOS, [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) can be used to install Redis. The steps are as follow: ``` brew update brew install redis ``` Alternatively, it can be built from source, using the same [download page](https://redis.io/download/) as shown above. ## Run Redis You can launch the Redis server with the following command: ``` redis-server ```