As a developer, I can configure a caching strategy on a REST connection, so that my integration is performant and cost-effective.

A developer does not want to make too many requests to a remote system, for example if I am hitting a CRM to get information about the current visitor - I dont want to make the REST request everytime the visitor visits a new page.

Also API's can be pay-per-request, or can throttle requests, so making fewer requests can also save money.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Ability to setup a timed cache, and ability to set how often it is cleared.
• Ability to programmatically clear all of the REST connection caches - may or may not handle individual REST caches per client.
• Ability to clear the cache via REST, via a command.
• Caching can be easily configured - probably directly on the REST connection configuration.
• Requests with same URI but different headers do not overlap (e.g. language headers)

Scenarios:

https://wiki.magnolia-cms.com/display/TEASYINT/EasyRest+Cache+Thinking