Tag feed

#database-scaling

13 posts1 followers

Explore Hashnode

Alternatives

Trending tags this week

APAyush Patilblog.ayushpatil.inJun 6 · 6 min read

Database Scaling Made Simple: Understanding Read Replication and Data Sharding

As applications grow, so does the amount of data they need to handle. What works perfectly for a small startup may start slowing down when thousands or millions of users begin using the application. T

0

AKAkash Kumar Sinhaaks-system-design.hashnode.devMar 19 · 13 min read

System Design: The Architecture That Scales

Introduction Every great product starts the same way - a single server, a database, and a dream. That setup works beautifully... until it doesn't. One viral moment, one feature launch, one mention on

0

MSMANDEEP SHARMAddia-summaries.hashnode.devFeb 23 · 5 min read

DDIA - Chapter 1

Thinking About Data Systems 1. Core Idea of This Chapter Modern applications are not built on a single data system. Instead, they combine databases, caches, queues, search engines, and stream process

0

MBMilinda Biswasavluz.hashnode.devDec 18, 2025 · 7 min read

From AWS to OVH: Scaling Our MongoDB Cluster Beyond 6 Billion Documents

How we cut infrastructure costs by 71% while improving query performance, with lessons on sharding, caching, and AI-assisted optimization slug: scaling-mongodb-6-billion-documents-ovh Managing a database with billions of records isn't just about havi...

0

RGRyan Giggsryan-giggs.hashnode.devNov 28, 2025 · 10 min read

MySQL HeatWave: Read Replicas for Scaling Read-Heavy Workloads

Read replicas are a powerful feature of MySQL HeatWave that enable you to scale read-heavy workloads by distributing queries across multiple database instances. As read-only copies of your source DB system, read replicas handle SELECT queries, analyt...

0

PTPriyanshu Tiwaridb-scaling.hashnode.devNov 8, 2025 · 5 min read

Master Slave Pattern

The Problem: Why We Need This Pattern Imagine you're launching a new social media app. Initially, you have a simple backend: your application connects to a single database. This works great when you have 100 users. But what happens when you hit 1 mil...

0

Tthoughtshrishi-backend.hashnode.devAug 23, 2025 · 4 min read

Understanding Replication, Sharding, and Scaling

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...

0

AEAhmed Elsayedahmed-elsayed.hashnode.devJun 27, 2025 · 10 min read

Database Replication Explained: Techniques and Challenges

Database Replication Introduction The term database replication is most often associated with database scaling.Database replication is a powerful technique used to enhance the scalability, reliability, and performance of database systems Simply put, ...

0

AMAbhinandan Mishraabhinandanmishra1.hashnode.devJan 13, 2025 · 15 min read

System Design - Understanding Databases - Part 4

The intention of this article In the previous articles, we understood the importance of databases, the necessity of scaling them, and the fundamental techniques for scaling. This article aims to provide a practical understanding of scaling techniques...

0

AMAbhinandan Mishraabhinandanmishra1.hashnode.devJan 3, 2025 · 4 min read

System Design - Understanding Databases - Part 3

Need for Scaling Databases We have understood the importance of databases and how their various properties simplify life and make systems highly dependent on them. However, databases have fixed storage capacity, and as data grows, we need to increase...

0

#database-scaling

Search Hashnode

#database-scaling

Explore Hashnode

Trending tags this week

Database Scaling Made Simple: Understanding Read Replication and Data Sharding

System Design: The Architecture That Scales

DDIA - Chapter 1

From AWS to OVH: Scaling Our MongoDB Cluster Beyond 6 Billion Documents

MySQL HeatWave: Read Replicas for Scaling Read-Heavy Workloads

Master Slave Pattern

Understanding Replication, Sharding, and Scaling

Database Replication Explained: Techniques and Challenges

System Design - Understanding Databases - Part 4

System Design - Understanding Databases - Part 3