Using NCache Playground

The NCache Playground allows users to explore, experiment with, and learn about NCache. This section outlines the features and options available to users through the Playground.

You can access the NCache Playground via the Alachisoft Website.

Note

For assistance with the NCache Playground, please contact Alachisoft Support.

Navigating the Playground

This section guides you through using the NCache Playground. You will need to provide a Work Email, First Name, and Last Name to start Playground. It lets you run various provided .NET and Java samples in your browser against a running NCache instance. These samples provide output through a command prompt. They let you become familiar with and understand the NCache API without having to download or install NCache.

Selecting the Preferred Language

NCache Playground gives you the option to select between .NET and Java by the dropdown menu available on the navigation bar of the Playground.

When you open .NET or Java, you can find a series of code snippets showcasing various features and common caching use cases, as shown below:

.NET
Java

NCache Playground currently offers the following samples for .NET and Java:

.NET Samples

Basic Operations
Cache Item Locking
Groups & Tags
EF Core Resultset
SQL Query
EF Core LINQ
Data Structures
Pub/Sub Messaging

Java Samples

Basic Operations
Cache Item Locking
Groups & Tags
Hibernate Caching
SQL Query
Spring Data Caching
Data Structures
Pub/Sub Messaging

Sample Execution

NCache Playground provides users with the ability to compile and run .NET and Java code samples. The following samples demonstrate how to use EFCore Resultset for .NET and Hibernate Caching for Java, along with the resulting output in the Command Prompt.

.NET
Java

More Info

The More Info tab provides you with details about the API used in the sample, along with the documentation links related to those APIs. These links will help you troubleshoot any issues you may encounter as shown below.