Rename votingapi_cache into votingapi_results [#1962178]

Hi, I found that there are more detailed information in votingapi_cache table in database. e.g. there are sum, count, and average values for a vote. However, the name "cache" make me think it will be empty if I clear the cache in Drupal. However, after I try to clear cache, the data in this table is still existing.

I would like to know what is the table actually? If it is not "cache", can change the name of this table for avoiding confusion?

Thank you very much.

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Comment #1

torotil commented 5 April 2013 at 20:05

Title:	votingapi_cache table	» Rename votingapi_cache into votingapi_results
Category:	support	» task

The table holds all the vote results. The table name is historical and should perhaps be renamed into votingapi_results at some point.

Calling it cache isn't wrong entirely as the table doesn't hold any data that can't be recalculated again - and it will be recalculated when you empty it.