Everyone learns Redis as a cache on day one.
Most developers never go further.
But here's the truth — the teams building at scale
use Redis for session storage, real-time leaderboards,
distributed locks, AI vector search, and a lot more.
In this post I break down 8 real Redis use cases
with actual commands and code so you can start
applying them today.
What's inside:
- ⚡ 8 production-grade Redis use cases explained clearly
- 💻 Real Redis commands for every use case
- 🤖 How Redis powers modern AI systems (Redis Iris)
- 📊 Quick reference table at the end
Whether you're a beginner just getting started or
a backend dev looking to level up — this one's for you.
Drop a ❤️ if you found it useful and comment
which use case surprised you the most 👇
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