[Solved] What does the @CacheEvict annotation do in a Spring Boot application? — Ans: Removes one or more entries from the cache to keep data fresh | Spring Boot

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What does the @CacheEvict annotation do in a Spring Boot application?

AAdds new entries to the cache automatically

BRemoves one or more entries from the cache to keep data fresh

CDisables caching for the annotated method

DCreates a new cache with the specified name

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of @CacheEvict
@CacheEvict is used to remove cache entries to avoid stale data.
Step 2: Compare options with the purpose
Only Removes one or more entries from the cache to keep data fresh correctly describes removing entries to keep cache fresh.
Final Answer:
Removes one or more entries from the cache to keep data fresh -> Option B
Quick Check:
@CacheEvict purpose = Remove cache entries [OK]

Quick Trick: Evict means remove cache entries to refresh data [OK]

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