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Redis hash vs key hierarchy

What's the practical difference between keeping data in multiple hashes (HSET foo oof 1, HSET bar rab 2) and using plain keys in a hierarchy (SET foo:oof 1, SET bar:rab 2)?

Solution

  • According to the manual, you'd use hashes to represent a single object.

    Also, it's not that efficient to iterate over Redis keys, so if you need to get all the data from a single object, HGETALL is your friend, not a KEYS thing:10:*/multiget fiasco.

    However, you can't e.g. set expiry for only one key of a hash, so if you need that functionality, you'll want to use regular keys.