What is Memoization?
Memoization is a technique that involves caching the results of expensive function calls and reusing the cached result when the same inputs occur again. Unlike traditional caching mechanisms that work on a larger scale (e.g., storing pages or query results), memoization operates at the function level.
Benefits of Memoization in Magento 2
Magento 2's architecture is robust but computationally heavy. With numerous layers of data abstraction, object instantiation, and dynamic dependency injection, redundant computations can quickly add up. Memoization offers the following benefits:
- Improved Performance: By avoiding repetitive calculations, it reduces execution time.
- Resource Efficiency: Reduces memory and CPU usage by storing previously computed results.