What Is Record TTL? Database Time-to-Live Explained
Record TTL (time-to-live) is a database feature that automatically deletes records after a specified expiration time. It allows developers to set either a duration or an absolute timestamp for when a record should be removed. This feature helps manage data efficiently without the need for manual cleanup scripts.
- ▪Record TTL enables automatic deletion of database records once they expire.
- ▪Developers can set expiration times using either a duration or an absolute timestamp.
- ▪Expired records become invisible to applications immediately, even if physical deletion occurs later.
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