Redis Implementation

December 5, 2024

Redis Implementation

A complete Redis server and client implementation built in Rust with a focus on performance and reliability.

Key Features

  • Actor-based Event Loop Architecture: Designed for efficient concurrent operations and resource management
  • Core Redis Commands: Implemented the fundamental Redis command set, allowing for drop-in compatibility with existing Redis applications
  • Key Expiration: Built-in time-based key expiration mechanism
  • Master-Replica Replication: Support for Redis replication topology to ensure data reliability and availability
  • RESP3 Protocol: Full implementation of the Redis RESP3 wire protocol for client-server communication
  • Concurrent Client Connections: Robust handling of multiple simultaneous client connections

Client Interfaces

  • Command Line Interface (CLI): Traditional terminal-based client for direct Redis operations
  • Text User Interface (TUI): Interactive terminal UI for more intuitive Redis management
  • Connection Management System:
    • Atomic operations support
    • Failover capabilities for high availability
    • Comprehensive logging system

Technical Stack

  • Language: Rust
  • Architecture Pattern: Actor model
  • Protocol: RESP3 (Redis Serialization Protocol)
  • Repository: github.com/dbolivar25/redis

The implementation includes full consideration for performance, scalability, and reliability requirements expected in production-grade distributed systems.