Valkey is an open-source, high-performance key/value datastore that is fully compatible with Redis, making it a seamless drop-in replacement. Originally forked from the open-source Redis repository, Valkey has since implemented numerous performance enhancements. It is designed to be availability zone aware, optimizing for local traffic to reduce latency and cost. Additionally, replicas in Valkey can redirect read/write commands to the primary node, further enhancing efficiency.
Valkey supports a wide range of data types including strings, numbers, hashes, lists, sets, sorted sets, bitmaps, and hyperloglogs, and allows in-place operations with a comprehensive set of commands. It also offers native extensibility through built-in Lua scripting and module plugins, enabling the creation of new commands and data types.
Despite these advantages, the documentation for Valkey is noted to need significant improvement. The latest version, Valkey 8.0.0, is promoted for its speed, efficiency, and reliability. The product can function as a standalone daemon or in a cluster setup, supporting both replication and high availability. Valkey is supported by a vibrant community and its source code is available on GitHub.
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