nodejs-api-client-caching

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust pattern for building Node.js API clients that efficiently manage data fetching and caching, minimizing external dependencies and ensuring data freshness.

Core Features & Use Cases

• TTL-based Caching: Implements a Time-To-Live cache to store API responses, reducing redundant requests.
• Zero/Low Dependency: Utilizes Node.js's built-in https module, avoiding issues with fetch polyfills in CommonJS environments.
• Forced Refresh & Invalidation: Allows for cache busting and manual cache clearing.
• Graceful Pagination: Handles paginated API results with error resilience.
• Use Case: Building a VS Code extension that frequently fetches data from a GitHub API, ensuring the UI remains responsive and data is up-to-date without overwhelming the API.

Quick Start

Implement the provided TypeScript code to create a Node.js API service with TTL caching.