This document discusses caching strategies and the Alternative PHP Cache (APC).
It introduces different caching strategies such as where to cache, what to cache, and how long to cache. It also discusses APC which is a free PHP extension that acts as an opcode cache and supports user data caching.
The document provides instructions on installing and configuring APC, and tips for using it effectively such as caching strings over arrays and using long time to live settings to avoid fragmentation. Case studies are presented showing how caching can optimize feed systems.