In what order are resources searched to find an existing entity?

The correct order for searching resources to find an existing entity begins with the current bundle. This is because the current bundle contains any modifications or entities that are actively being worked on in the current session, making it the first place to check. If the entity is not found in the current bundle, the next resource to search is the application server cache. The cache holds recently accessed data that can significantly improve performance by reducing the need for database queries. Finally, if the entity is not found in the application server cache, the search would then proceed to the database, which is the authoritative source of data.

This order prioritizes efficiency by checking in-memory resources first before querying the more resource-intensive database. As a result, this approach optimizes performance while ensuring that the most up-to-date and relevant data is accessed effectively.