Shopify / Shopify/identity_cache

Use Replica Redis for Reads

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Description

How do we configure identity cache to read from Redis replica?

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by examining the identity_cache configuration and Redis integration to determine how reads are currently routed. Define what replica reads should mean for the identity cache and confirm the expected configuration and behavior; the issue does not name files, tests, or an acceptance condition.

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Assessment

Tech stack
redis, ruby
Domain
backend, databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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