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cache_request Class Reference

An request cache. More...

Inheritance diagram for cache_request:
cache cache_loader

Public Member Functions

 delete ($key, $recurse=true)
 Delete the given key from the cache.
 
 delete_many (array $keys, $recurse=true)
 Delete all of the given keys from the cache.
 
 get ($key, $strictness=IGNORE_MISSING)
 Retrieves the value for the given key from the cache.
 
 get_many (array $keys, $strictness=IGNORE_MISSING)
 Retrieves an array of values for an array of keys.
 
 get_versioned ($key, int $requiredversion, int $strictness=IGNORE_MISSING, &$actualversion=null)
 Retrieves the value and actual version for the given key, with at least the required version.
 
 has ($key, $tryloadifpossible=false)
 Test is a cache has a key.
 
 has ($key)
 Test is a cache has a key.
 
 has_all (array $keys)
 Test is a cache has all of the given keys.
 
 has_any (array $keys)
 Test if a cache has at least one of the given keys.
 
 purge ()
 Purges the cache store, and loader if there is one.
 
 purge_current_user ()
 Subclasses may support purging cache of all data belonging to the current user.
 
 set ($key, $data)
 Sends a key => value pair to the cache.
 
 set_identifiers (array $identifiers)
 Alters the identifiers that have been provided to the definition.
 
 set_many (array $keyvaluearray)
 Sends several key => value pairs to the cache.
 
 set_versioned ($key, int $version, $data)
 Sets the value for the given key with the given version.
 

Static Public Member Functions

static compare_purge_tokens ($tokena, $tokenb)
 Compare a pair of purge tokens.
 
static get_purge_token ($reset=false)
 Get a 'purge' token used for cache invalidation handling.
 
static make ($component, $area, array $identifiers=array(), $unused=null)
 Creates a new cache instance for a pre-defined definition.
 
static make_from_params ($mode, $component, $area, array $identifiers=array(), array $options=array())
 Creates a new cache instance based upon the given params.
 
static now ($float=false)
 Returns the timestamp from the first request for the time from the cache API.
 

Public Attributes

int const VERSION_NONE = -1
 Constant for cache entries that do not have a version number.
 

Protected Member Functions

 deep_clone ($value)
 Creates a reference free clone of the given value.
 
 delete_from_persist_cache ()
 
 get_datasource ()
 Returns the data source associated with this cache.
 
 get_definition ()
 Returns the cache definition.
 
 get_from_persist_cache ()
 
 get_implementation ($key, int $requiredversion, int $strictness, &$actualversion=null)
 Retrieves the value for the given key from the cache.
 
 get_loader ()
 Returns the loader associated with this instance.
 
 get_store ()
 Returns the cache store.
 
 handle_invalidation_events ()
 Process any outstanding invalidation events for the cache we are registering,.
 
 has_a_ttl ()
 Returns true if the cache is making use of a ttl.
 
 is_in_persist_cache ()
 
 is_using_persist_cache ()
 
 parse_key ($key)
 Parses the key turning it into a string (or array is required) suitable to be passed to the cache store.
 
 requires_serialisation ($value, $depth=1)
 Checks to see if a var requires serialisation.
 
 set_data_source (cache_data_source $datasource)
 Set the data source for this cache.
 
 set_implementation ($key, int $version, $data, bool $setparents=true)
 Sets the value for the given key, optionally with a version tag.
 
 set_in_persist_cache ()
 
 set_is_sub_loader ($setting=true)
 Used to inform the loader of its state as a sub loader, or as the top of the chain.
 
 set_loader (cache_loader $loader)
 Set the loader for this cache.
 
 static_acceleration_delete ($key)
 Deletes an item from the static acceleration array.
 
 static_acceleration_get ($key)
 Returns the item from the static acceleration array if it exists there.
 
 static_acceleration_has ($key)
 Returns true if the requested key exists within the static acceleration array.
 
 static_acceleration_purge ()
 Purge the static acceleration cache.
 
 static_acceleration_set ($key, $data)
 Sets a key value pair into the static acceleration array.
 
 store_supports_key_awareness ()
 Returns true if the store supports key awareness.
 
 store_supports_native_locking ()
 Returns true if the store natively supports locking.
 
 store_supports_native_ttl ()
 Returns true if the cache store supports native ttl.
 
 unref ($data)
 Removes references where required.
 
 use_static_acceleration ()
 Returns true if this cache is making use of the static acceleration array.
 

Static Protected Member Functions

static check_version ($result, int $requiredversion)
 Checks returned data to see if it matches the specified version number.
 

Protected Attributes

cache_store null $nativelocking = null
 Gets set to true if the cache's primary store natively supports locking.
 
bool $perfdebug = false
 Gets set to true if we want to collect performance information about the cache API.
 
bool $requirelockingbeforewrite = false
 Gets set to true if the cache writes (set|delete) must have a manual lock created first.
 
strubg $storetype = 'unknown'
 Gets set to the class name of the store during initialisation.
 
bool $subloader = false
 Determines if this loader is a sub loader, not the top of the chain.
 

Static Protected Attributes

static int $now
 We need a timestamp to use within the cache API.
 
static string $purgetoken
 A purge token used to distinguish between multiple cache purges in the same second.
 

Detailed Description

An request cache.

This class is used for request caches returned by the cache\make methods.

This cache class should never be interacted with directly. Instead you should always use the cache\make methods. It is technically possible to call those methods through this class however there is no guarantee that you will get an instance of this class back again.

Member Function Documentation

◆ check_version()

static cache::check_version ( $result,
int $requiredversion )
staticprotectedinherited

Checks returned data to see if it matches the specified version number.

For versioned data, this returns the version_wrapper object (or false). For other data, it returns the actual data (or false).

Parameters
mixed$resultResult data
int$requiredversionRequired version number or VERSION_NONE if there must be no version
Return values
boolTrue if version is current, false if not (or if result is false)
Exceptions
coding_exceptionIf unexpected type of data (versioned vs non-versioned) is found

◆ compare_purge_tokens()

static cache::compare_purge_tokens ( $tokena,
$tokenb )
staticinherited

Compare a pair of purge tokens.

If the two tokens are identical, then the return value is 0. If the time component of token A is newer than token B, then a positive value is returned. If the time component of token B is newer than token A, then a negative value is returned.

Note: This function is intended for use from within the Cache API only and not by plugins, or cache stores.

Parameters
string$tokena
string$tokenb
Return values
int

◆ deep_clone()

cache::deep_clone ( $value)
protectedinherited

Creates a reference free clone of the given value.

Parameters
mixed$value
Return values
mixed

◆ delete()

cache::delete ( $key,
$recurse = true )
inherited

Delete the given key from the cache.

Parameters
string | int$keyThe key to delete.
bool$recurseWhen set to true the key will also be deleted from all stacked cache loaders and their stores. This happens by default and ensure that all the caches are consistent. It is NOT recommended to change this.
Return values
boolTrue of success, false otherwise.

Implements cache_loader.

Reimplemented in cache_application, cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ delete_from_persist_cache()

cache::delete_from_persist_cache ( )
protectedinherited
Deprecated
since 2.6
See also
cache\static_acceleration_delete()

◆ delete_many()

cache::delete_many ( array $keys,
$recurse = true )
inherited

Delete all of the given keys from the cache.

Parameters
array$keysThe key to delete.
bool$recurseWhen set to true the key will also be deleted from all stacked cache loaders and their stores. This happens by default and ensure that all the caches are consistent. It is NOT recommended to change this.
Return values
intThe number of items successfully deleted.

Implements cache_loader.

Reimplemented in cache_application, cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ get()

cache::get ( $key,
$strictness = IGNORE_MISSING )
inherited

Retrieves the value for the given key from the cache.

Parameters
string | int$keyThe key for the data being requested. It can be any structure although using a scalar string or int is recommended in the interests of performance. In advanced cases an array may be useful such as in situations requiring the multi-key functionality.
int$strictnessOne of IGNORE_MISSING | MUST_EXIST
Return values
mixed|falseThe data from the cache or false if the key did not exist within the cache.
Exceptions
coding_exception

Implements cache_loader.

◆ get_datasource()

cache::get_datasource ( )
protectedinherited

Returns the data source associated with this cache.

Since
Moodle 2.4.4
Return values
cache_data_source|false

◆ get_definition()

cache::get_definition ( )
protectedinherited

Returns the cache definition.

Return values
cache_definition

◆ get_from_persist_cache()

cache::get_from_persist_cache ( )
protectedinherited
Deprecated
since 2.6
See also
cache\static_acceleration_get

◆ get_implementation()

cache::get_implementation ( $key,
int $requiredversion,
int $strictness,
& $actualversion = null )
protectedinherited

Retrieves the value for the given key from the cache.

Parameters
string | int$keyThe key for the data being requested. It can be any structure although using a scalar string or int is recommended in the interests of performance. In advanced cases an array may be useful such as in situations requiring the multi-key functionality.
int$requiredversionMinimum required version of the data or cache\VERSION_NONE
int$strictnessOne of IGNORE_MISSING | MUST_EXIST
mixed$actualversionIf specified, will be set to the actual version number retrieved
Return values
mixed|falseThe data from the cache or false if the key did not exist within the cache.
Exceptions
coding_exception

Reimplemented in cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ get_loader()

cache::get_loader ( )
protectedinherited

Returns the loader associated with this instance.

Since
Moodle 2.4.4
Return values
cache|false

◆ get_many()

cache::get_many ( array $keys,
$strictness = IGNORE_MISSING )
inherited

Retrieves an array of values for an array of keys.

Using this function comes with potential performance implications. Not all cache stores will support get_many/set_many operations and in order to replicate this functionality will call the equivalent singular method for each item provided. This should not deter you from using this function as there is a performance benefit in situations where the cache store does support it, but you should be aware of this fact.

Parameters
array$keysThe keys of the data being requested. Each key can be any structure although using a scalar string or int is recommended in the interests of performance. In advanced cases an array may be useful such as in situations requiring the multi-key functionality.
int$strictnessOne of IGNORE_MISSING or MUST_EXIST.
Return values
arrayAn array of key value pairs for the items that could be retrieved from the cache. If MUST_EXIST was used and not all keys existed within the cache then an exception will be thrown. Otherwise any key that did not exist will have a data value of false within the results.
Exceptions
coding_exception

Implements cache_loader.

Reimplemented in cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ get_purge_token()

static cache::get_purge_token ( $reset = false)
staticinherited

Get a 'purge' token used for cache invalidation handling.

Note: This function is intended for use from within the Cache API only and not by plugins, or cache stores.

Parameters
bool$resetWhether to reset the token and generate a new one.
Return values
string

◆ get_store()

cache::get_store ( )
protectedinherited

Returns the cache store.

Return values
cache_store

◆ get_versioned()

cache::get_versioned ( $key,
int $requiredversion,
int $strictness = IGNORE_MISSING,
& $actualversion = null )
inherited

Retrieves the value and actual version for the given key, with at least the required version.

If there is no value for the key, or there is a value but it doesn't have the required version, then this function will return null (or throw an exception if you set strictness to MUST_EXIST).

This function can be used to make it easier to support localisable caches (where the cache could be stored on a local server as well as a shared cache). Specifying the version means that it will automatically retrieve the correct version if available, either from the local server or [if that has an older version] from the shared server.

If the cached version is newer than specified version, it will be returned regardless. For example, if you request version 4, but the locally cached version is 5, it will be returned. If you request version 6, and the locally cached version is 5, then the system will look in higher-level caches (if any); if there still isn't a version 6 or greater, it will return null.

You must use this function if you use set_versioned.

Parameters
string | int$keyThe key for the data being requested.
int$requiredversionMinimum required version of the data
int$strictnessOne of IGNORE_MISSING or MUST_EXIST.
mixed$actualversionIf specified, will be set to the actual version number retrieved
Return values
mixedData from the cache, or false if the key did not exist or was too old
Exceptions
coding_exceptionIf you call get_versioned on a non-versioned cache key

Implements cache_loader.

◆ handle_invalidation_events()

cache::handle_invalidation_events ( )
protectedinherited

Process any outstanding invalidation events for the cache we are registering,.

Identifiers and event invalidation are not compatible with each other at this time. As a result the cache does not need to consider identifiers when working out what to invalidate.

◆ has() [1/2]

cache::has ( $key,
$tryloadifpossible = false )
inherited

Test is a cache has a key.

The use of the has methods is strongly discouraged. In a high load environment the cache may well change between the test and any subsequent action (get, set, delete etc). Instead it is recommended to write your code in such a way they it performs the following steps:

  1. Attempt to retrieve the information.
  2. Generate the information.
  3. Attempt to set the information

Its also worth mentioning that not all stores support key tests. For stores that don't support key tests this functionality is mimicked by using the equivalent get method. Just one more reason you should not use these methods unless you have a very good reason to do so.

Parameters
string | int$key
bool$tryloadifpossibleIf set to true, the cache doesn't contain the key, and there is another cache loader or data source then the code will try load the key value from the next item in the chain.
Return values
boolTrue if the cache has the requested key, false otherwise.

Reimplemented in cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ has() [2/2]

cache_loader::has ( $key)
inherited

Test is a cache has a key.

The use of the has methods is strongly discouraged. In a high load environment the cache may well change between the test and any subsequent action (get, set, delete etc). Instead it is recommended to write your code in such a way they it performs the following steps:

  1. Attempt to retrieve the information.
  2. Generate the information.
  3. Attempt to set the information

Its also worth mentioning that not all stores support key tests. For stores that don't support key tests this functionality is mimicked by using the equivalent get method. Just one more reason you should not use these methods unless you have a very good reason to do so.

Parameters
string | int$key
Return values
boolTrue if the cache has the requested key, false otherwise.

◆ has_a_ttl()

cache::has_a_ttl ( )
protectedinherited

Returns true if the cache is making use of a ttl.

Return values
bool

◆ has_all()

cache::has_all ( array $keys)
inherited

Test is a cache has all of the given keys.

It is strongly recommended to avoid the use of this function if not absolutely required. In a high load environment the cache may well change between the test and any subsequent action (get, set, delete etc).

Its also worth mentioning that not all stores support key tests. For stores that don't support key tests this functionality is mimicked by using the equivalent get method. Just one more reason you should not use these methods unless you have a very good reason to do so.

Parameters
array$keys
Return values
boolTrue if the cache has all of the given keys, false otherwise.

Implements cache_loader.

Reimplemented in cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ has_any()

cache::has_any ( array $keys)
inherited

Test if a cache has at least one of the given keys.

It is strongly recommended to avoid the use of this function if not absolutely required. In a high load environment the cache may well change between the test and any subsequent action (get, set, delete etc).

Its also worth mentioning that not all stores support key tests. For stores that don't support key tests this functionality is mimicked by using the equivalent get method. Just one more reason you should not use these methods unless you have a very good reason to do so.

Parameters
array$keys
Return values
boolTrue if the cache has at least one of the given keys

Implements cache_loader.

Reimplemented in cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ is_in_persist_cache()

cache::is_in_persist_cache ( )
protectedinherited
See also
cache\static_acceleration_has
Deprecated
since 2.6

◆ is_using_persist_cache()

cache::is_using_persist_cache ( )
protectedinherited
Deprecated
since 2.6
See also
cache\use_static_acceleration()

◆ make()

static cache::make ( $component,
$area,
array $identifiers = array(),
$unused = null )
staticinherited

Creates a new cache instance for a pre-defined definition.

Parameters
string$componentThe component for the definition
string$areaThe area for the definition
array$identifiersAny additional identifiers that should be provided to the definition.
string$unusedUsed to be datasourceaggregate but that was removed and this is now unused.
Return values
cache_application|cache_session|cache_store

◆ make_from_params()

static cache::make_from_params ( $mode,
$component,
$area,
array $identifiers = array(),
array $options = array() )
staticinherited

Creates a new cache instance based upon the given params.

Parameters
int$modeOne of cache_store\MODE_*
string$componentThe component this cache relates to.
string$areaThe area this cache relates to.
array$identifiersAny additional identifiers that should be provided to the definition.
array$optionsAn array of options, available options are:
  • simplekeys : Set to true if the keys you will use are a-zA-Z0-9_
  • simpledata : Set to true if the type of the data you are going to store is scalar, or an array of scalar vars
  • staticacceleration : If set to true the cache will hold onto data passing through it.
  • staticaccelerationsize : The max size for the static acceleration array.
Return values
cache_application|cache_session|cache_request

◆ now()

static cache::now ( $float = false)
staticinherited

Returns the timestamp from the first request for the time from the cache API.

This stamp needs to be used for all ttl and time based operations to ensure that we don't end up with timing issues.

Parameters
bool$floatWhether to use floating precision accuracy.
Return values
int|float

◆ parse_key()

cache::parse_key ( $key)
protectedinherited

Parses the key turning it into a string (or array is required) suitable to be passed to the cache store.

Parameters
string | int$keyAs passed to get|set|delete etc.
Return values
string|arrayString unless the store supports multi-identifiers in which case an array if returned.

Reimplemented in cache_session.

◆ purge()

cache::purge ( )
inherited

Purges the cache store, and loader if there is one.

Return values
boolTrue on success, false otherwise

Reimplemented in cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ purge_current_user()

cache::purge_current_user ( )
inherited

Subclasses may support purging cache of all data belonging to the current user.

Reimplemented in cache_session.

◆ requires_serialisation()

cache::requires_serialisation ( $value,
$depth = 1 )
protectedinherited

Checks to see if a var requires serialisation.

Parameters
mixed$valueThe value to check.
int$depthUsed to ensure we don't enter an endless loop (think recursion).
Return values
boolReturns true if the value is going to require serialisation in order to ensure a reference free copy or false if its safe to clone.

◆ set()

cache::set ( $key,
$data )
inherited

Sends a key => value pair to the cache.

// This code will add four entries to the cache, one for each url. $cache->set('main', 'http://moodle.org'); $cache->set('docs', 'http://docs.moodle.org'); $cache->set('tracker', 'http://tracker.moodle.org'); $cache->set('qa', 'http://qa.moodle.net');

Parameters
string | int$keyThe key for the data being requested. It can be any structure although using a scalar string or int is recommended in the interests of performance. In advanced cases an array may be useful such as in situations requiring the multi-key functionality.
mixed$dataThe data to set against the key.
Return values
boolTrue on success, false otherwise.

Implements cache_loader.

Reimplemented in cache_session.

◆ set_data_source()

cache::set_data_source ( cache_data_source $datasource)
protectedinherited

Set the data source for this cache.

Parameters
cache_data_source$datasource

◆ set_identifiers()

cache::set_identifiers ( array $identifiers)
inherited

Alters the identifiers that have been provided to the definition.

This is an advanced method and should not be used unless really needed. It allows the developer to slightly alter the definition without having to re-establish the cache. It will cause more processing as the definition will need to clear and reprepare some of its properties.

Parameters
array$identifiers

◆ set_implementation()

cache::set_implementation ( $key,
int $version,
$data,
bool $setparents = true )
protectedinherited

Sets the value for the given key, optionally with a version tag.

Parameters
string | int$keyThe key for the data being set.
int$versionVersion number for the data or cache\VERSION_NONE if none
mixed$dataThe data to set against the key.
bool$setparentsIf true, sets all parent loaders, otherwise only this one
Return values
boolTrue on success, false otherwise.

Reimplemented in cache_application, and cache_disabled.

◆ set_in_persist_cache()

cache::set_in_persist_cache ( )
protectedinherited
Deprecated
since 2.6
See also
cache\static_acceleration_set

◆ set_is_sub_loader()

cache::set_is_sub_loader ( $setting = true)
protectedinherited

Used to inform the loader of its state as a sub loader, or as the top of the chain.

This is important as it ensures that we do not have more than one loader keeping static acceleration data. Subloaders need to be "pure" loaders in the sense that they are used to store and retrieve information from stores or the next loader/data source in the chain. Nothing fancy, nothing flash.

Parameters
bool$setting

◆ set_loader()

cache::set_loader ( cache_loader $loader)
protectedinherited

Set the loader for this cache.

Parameters
cache_loader$loader

◆ set_many()

cache::set_many ( array $keyvaluearray)
inherited

Sends several key => value pairs to the cache.

Using this function comes with potential performance implications. Not all cache stores will support get_many/set_many operations and in order to replicate this functionality will call the equivalent singular method for each item provided. This should not deter you from using this function as there is a performance benefit in situations where the cache store does support it, but you should be aware of this fact.

// This code will add four entries to the cache, one for each url. $cache->set_many(array( 'main' => 'http://moodle.org', 'docs' => 'http://docs.moodle.org', 'tracker' => 'http://tracker.moodle.org', 'qa' => ''http://qa.moodle.net' ));

Parameters
array$keyvaluearrayAn array of key => value pairs to send to the cache.
Return values
intThe number of items successfully set. It is up to the developer to check this matches the number of items. ... if they care that is.

Implements cache_loader.

Reimplemented in cache_application, cache_disabled, and cache_session.

◆ set_versioned()

cache::set_versioned ( $key,
int $version,
$data )
inherited

Sets the value for the given key with the given version.

The cache does not store multiple versions - any existing version will be overwritten with this one. This function should only be used if there is a known 'current version' (e.g. stored in a database table). It only ensures that the cache does not return outdated data.

This function can be used to help implement localisable caches (where the cache could be stored on a local server as well as a shared cache). The version will be recorded alongside the item and get_versioned will always return the correct version.

The version number must be an integer that always increases. This could be based on the current time, or a stored value that increases by 1 each time it changes, etc.

If you use this function you must use get_versioned to retrieve the data.

Parameters
string | int$keyThe key for the data being set.
int$versionInteger for the version of the data
mixed$dataThe data to set against the key.
Return values
boolTrue on success, false otherwise.

Implements cache_loader.

◆ static_acceleration_delete()

cache::static_acceleration_delete ( $key)
protectedinherited

Deletes an item from the static acceleration array.

Parameters
string | int$keyAs given to get|set|delete
Return values
boolTrue on success, false otherwise.

◆ static_acceleration_get()

cache::static_acceleration_get ( $key)
protectedinherited

Returns the item from the static acceleration array if it exists there.

Parameters
string$keyThe parsed key
Return values
mixed|falseDereferenced data from the static acceleration array or false if it wasn't there.

◆ static_acceleration_has()

cache::static_acceleration_has ( $key)
protectedinherited

Returns true if the requested key exists within the static acceleration array.

Parameters
string$keyThe parsed key
Return values
bool

◆ static_acceleration_set()

cache::static_acceleration_set ( $key,
$data )
protectedinherited

Sets a key value pair into the static acceleration array.

Parameters
string$keyThe parsed key
mixed$data
Return values
bool

◆ store_supports_key_awareness()

cache::store_supports_key_awareness ( )
protectedinherited

Returns true if the store supports key awareness.

Return values
bool

◆ store_supports_native_locking()

cache::store_supports_native_locking ( )
protectedinherited

Returns true if the store natively supports locking.

Return values
bool

◆ store_supports_native_ttl()

cache::store_supports_native_ttl ( )
protectedinherited

Returns true if the cache store supports native ttl.

Return values
bool

◆ unref()

cache::unref ( $data)
protectedinherited

Removes references where required.

Parameters
stdClass | array$data
Return values
mixedWhat ever was put in but without any references.

◆ use_static_acceleration()

cache::use_static_acceleration ( )
protectedinherited

Returns true if this cache is making use of the static acceleration array.

Return values
bool

Reimplemented in cache_session.

Member Data Documentation

◆ $nativelocking

cache_store null cache::$nativelocking = null
protectedinherited

Gets set to true if the cache's primary store natively supports locking.

If it does then we use that, otherwise we need to instantiate a second store to use for locking.

◆ $now

int cache::$now
staticprotectedinherited

We need a timestamp to use within the cache API.

This stamp needs to be used for all ttl and time based operations to ensure that we don't end up with timing issues.

◆ $purgetoken

string cache::$purgetoken
staticprotectedinherited

A purge token used to distinguish between multiple cache purges in the same second.

This is in the format <microtime>-<random string>.

◆ $storetype

strubg cache::$storetype = 'unknown'
protectedinherited

Gets set to the class name of the store during initialisation.

This is used several times in the cache class internally and having it here helps speed up processing.


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