Web Part Caching – A simple approach

This article provides a straightforward approach to caching data in SharePoint Web Parts. It explains the importance of caching for reducing server load when dealing with redundant data. The author presents a code sample that uses HttpRuntime.Cache to store and retrieve SPList item counts, avoiding repeated iteration of lists. The tutorial includes a complete C# code example for a custom Web Part that checks for cached data before fetching from SharePoint, with a 10-minute cache duration. It also mentions alternative caching options like WSS 3.0 built-in functionality, emphasizing the versatility of the HttpRuntime approach for any ASP.NET application.