Category: Database
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MariaDB vs MySQL: Which One Should You Choose for Your Next Backend Project?
Choosing the right database management system is a crucial decision for any backend project. Among the popular options, MariaDB and MySQL often find themselves in direct comparison. Both are powerful relational database systems with similar origins but distinct evolutionary paths. Let’s explore their differences to help you make an informed choice for your next project.…
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PostgreSQL + Node.js: How We Achieved 50K Transactions per Second
Connection Pooling, Write-Ahead Log Tuning, and Avoiding N+1 Queries When we started building our real-time analytics platform, performance was a critical requirement. Our customers needed to process tens of thousands of events per second without losing data or introducing latency. After months of optimization, we finally reached our goal of 50,000 transactions per second using…
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Scaling Python Backends: Database Sharding and Replication Strategies
As your application grows, one of the most challenging aspects of scaling is managing increasing database load. When query volumes and data size expand, a single database instance eventually becomes a bottleneck. In this post, I’ll explore how to implement database sharding and replication strategies in Python backends to achieve horizontal scalability and high availability.…
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Using Redis for Caching in Python Backend Application
As backend developers, we’re constantly looking for ways to optimize our applications for better performance. One of the most effective techniques is implementing caching to reduce database load and speed up response times. In this post, I’ll dive into how to effectively use Redis as a caching solution in Python backend applications. What is Redis…
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PostgreSQL with Python: Advanced Query Optimization Techniques
Written by: Rizqi Mulki – Python Backend Developer PostgreSQL is one of the most powerful open-source relational databases, but without proper optimization, complex queries can slow down your application. As a backend developer working with Python and PostgreSQL, I’ve compiled the most effective query optimization techniques to improve performance in production environments. Why Optimize PostgreSQL…