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2 days ago
- Redis 6 reaches release candidate status, marking the largest release ever with contributions from many developers.
- New features include RESP3 protocol (opt-in), ACLs for access control and data isolation, and SSL support.
- Client side caching is introduced but still immature, with planned improvements before GA.
- Disque is now available as a Redis module, demonstrating the power of the module system.
- A new Redis Cluster proxy provides abstraction and multiplexing for cluster clients.
- Modules API has matured significantly, enabling complex systems to be built as modules.
- Internal improvements include better expire cycle, command replication changes, and performance optimizations.
- GA expected between end of March and May 2020; the release is testable with low bug risk.