Unlocking the Secrets of Tech
When it comes to database performance, understanding how Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) works is like knowing the secret sauce of database reliability. As a software engineer who’s battled database challenges for over a decade, I’m here to break down the epic face-off between PostgreSQL and MySQL’s update mechanisms. 🛠️ What Exactly is Write-Ahead Logging (WAL)? 📝 Imagine WAL … Read more
Introduction Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! After spending over a decade building and optimizing database systems, I’m excited to share my insights about one of the most fascinating data structures in modern computing – the Log-Structured Merge Tree (LSM Tree). What is an LSM Tree? 🤔 An LSM Tree is a data structure designed to … Read more
Ever wondered how databases magically retrieve data in milliseconds? The secret sauce is B-tree indexes – the unsung heroes of database performance! As a software engineer who’s battled database performance challenges for over a decade, I’m excited to pull back the curtain on these incredible data structures. The B-Tree: Your Database’s High-Performance Navigator 🗺️ Imagine … Read more
Hey there, fellow developers! After spending over a decade wrestling with distributed systems, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of distributed transactions. Today, I’m breaking down this complex topic into bite-sized pieces. Let’s dive in! What Are Distributed Transactions? 🤔 Imagine ordering a pizza online. Your payment needs to be processed, the … Read more