Memoisation
/ˌmemərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
An optimisation caching the results of expensive function calls and returning the cached result for the same inputs.
Example in context
"React.memo wraps the component in memoization — it re-renders only when props actually change."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Memoisation in context by working through exercises in the Data Structures & Algorithms module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.