KV, Durable Objects, or D1? Choosing Data on Cloudflare
Cloudflare provides multiple data options. Before selecting one, brush up on Internal Linking Strategies to design smart data flows.
Overview of Cloudflare Data Options
Workers can access KV for key-value storage, Durable Objects for stateful logic, and D1 for SQL databases.
When to Use KV
KV excels at globally distributed, eventually consistent data like feature flags or static content.
Durable Objects for Coordination
Durable Objects maintain strong consistency for tasks like chat rooms or rate limiting.
D1 for Relational Data
D1 brings relational tables to the edge. It's handy when you need SQL but want to stay serverless.
Choosing the Right Store
Consider consistency, latency, and data shape. Also ensure your storage supports performance goals from Improving Page Speed.
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In conclusion, match each workload with the storage service that fits its consistency and access patterns.
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