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4.7 Define the frequency of data refreshes

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Decide when to refresh data based on a balance of user and sustainability requirements.

Success Criteria

  • Refresh frequency:
    Define cache refresh rates based on user needs, accuracy requirements, and resource efficiency to determine when data is updated.

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