ServiceStack.Redis is a high-performance, feature-rich C# Redis client library. It provides a comprehensive set of Redis operations, including support for Redis data structures, pub/sub messaging, and distributed caching. The library is designed to be fast, easy to use, and fully compatible with Redis commands.

Pros

• High performance and efficient implementation
• Comprehensive support for Redis features and data structures
• Easy-to-use API with fluent interface
• Supports both synchronous and asynchronous operations

Cons

• Requires a commercial license for use in non-FOSS projects
• Limited documentation compared to some other Redis clients
• May have a steeper learning curve for beginners due to its extensive feature set

Code Examples

1. Basic string operations:

using (var redis = new RedisClient())
{
    redis.Set("key", "value");
    var value = redis.Get<string>("key");
    Console.WriteLine(value); // Output: value
}

2. Working with lists:

using (var redis = new RedisClient())
{
    redis.AddItemToList("mylist", "item1");
    redis.AddItemToList("mylist", "item2");
    var items = redis.GetAllItemsFromList("mylist");
    foreach (var item in items)
    {
        Console.WriteLine(item);
    }
}

3. Pub/Sub messaging:

using (var redisPublisher = new RedisClient())
using (var redisSubscriber = new RedisClient())
{
    redisSubscriber.SubscribeToChannels("channel1", msg =>
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Received: {msg.Message}");
    });

    redisPublisher.PublishMessage("channel1", "Hello, Redis!");
}

Getting Started

1. Install the NuGet package:

   Install-Package ServiceStack.Redis
   

2. Add the following using statement to your C# file:

   using ServiceStack.Redis;
   

3. Create a Redis client and start using it:

   using (var redis = new RedisClient("localhost"))
   {
       redis.Set("mykey", "Hello, ServiceStack.Redis!");
       var value = redis.Get<string>("mykey");
       Console.WriteLine(value);
   }