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# [How Database Replication Works Under the Hood](https://readyset.hashnode.dev/how-database-replication-works-under-the-hood?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Replicating data is a process you will encounter if you build a product. At the very least, you’ll want some kind of backup for your primary database, either through taking a snapshot or having a secondary “follower” database mirroring your primary d...

Jan 22, 2024 · 9 min read · readyset.hashnode.dev  
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