[FEATURE] Usage Dashboard - Show Real Time Data in the dashboard

Problem

The data shown in the current dashboard is not real time data, the actual metrics are cached for 5 minutes, so when new workflows, new locales, new content etc are created in the back end, it is not reflected in the report for up to 5 minutes.

As a content operations manager I want to see real time statistics of what content types, content, and sites I have in the system so I can trust the report is accurate. Right now it is confusing to create content or users and not see them reflected in the report, it makes users doubt the report or think there is something broken.

Goal

Ideally we can find a way to provide accurate and updated data in real time, without having the user click refresh, or reload the page after a certain amount of time etc. When the page is loaded the data should be real time.

The page does not have to continually update and refresh when the user is on it though. Only when the user loads the page should the data be updated to real time.

Target Personas

• Developer teams
• Content teams
• DevOps teams
• System administrators (dotCMS)

Demo Expectations

Should be able to create any one of the items that are tracked on the report, then show the report being updated with the latest data. Both removing items and adding items.

Acceptance Criteria

• Every metric reflects the actual number of items in real time when the page is loaded (or reloaded)
• When a user creates a new item, that new item is reflected immediately upon going to the report page

User Stories

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Start by locating the Usage Dashboard and tracing how its metrics are loaded when the page opens. Verify the current five-minute caching behavior and identify the tracked item types. Done means each metric reflects additions and removals immediately after navigating to or reloading the report, without requiring continuous updates.