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# [Understanding Replication, Sharding, and Scaling](https://hrishi-backend.hashnode.dev/understanding-replication-sharding-and-scaling?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When you’re building an app, at first everything feels smooth. Your server is fast, your database is snappy, and life is good. But sooner or later, things change. More users join, queries get slower, requests start piling up, and suddenly your app fe...

Aug 23, 2025 · 4 min read · hrishi-backend.hashnode.dev  
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