Simple cache built into ValTown

[Xkonti]

Idea

To have a simple caching solution (key-value store) that is natively integrated into ValTown. Something like the Blob Storage, SQLite DB, sending emails, etc. Something that doesn't require ANY setup.

Why

It's 100% possible to use the SQLite as cache. I even made Val's that achieve that and work pretty well: xkonti/cache. The problem is that it requires 2 additional setup steps:

1. Create database table for the cache
2. Create scheduled Val for cleaning it - theoretically avoidable as one could make it clean up whenever new value is requested, but that would slow it all down.

Benefits

• Another big selling point, as it's a commonly used component
• Potentially save on CPU time as long as enough people use it
• Straight-up useful

[stevekrouse]

Yeah, makes sense.

You could imagine a "installable" val that could setup the tables and the interval to clear the cache on the schedule.

You could also imagine a first-class redis (a la upstash or something) connection in Val Town.

I'm open minded. Let's see what usage patterns emerge and go from there :)