Database Insights

UUIDs as primary keys can destroy database performance. Learn why 50M rows went from 0.5ms to 2.3ms inserts, and how to fix it with hybrid approaches.

Master Redis performance tuning with expert tips on memory optimization, connection pooling, data structures, and caching strategies for high-traffic apps.

Master MySQL performance optimization with this comprehensive 2025 guide. Learn expert techniques for query tuning, indexing strategies, memory configuration, and InnoDB optimization to achieve 10x database performance improvements.

Choose the optimal EC2 instance for your database workload. Compare R, X, I, and Graviton families with real-world benchmarks and cost-performance analysis.

MySQL 8.4 LTS introduces production-optimized InnoDB defaults out of the box. Learn new default values, performance implications, and upgrade considerations.

Leverage MySQL 8.4 InnoDB parallel DDL for faster schema changes. Learn parallel index creation, online DDL improvements, and reduced maintenance windows.

Explore PostgreSQL 18 revolutionary features including async I/O, improved parallelism, enhanced JSON support, and developer experience improvements coming in 2025.

Configure MySQL timeout variables correctly for your workload. Learn wait_timeout, interactive_timeout, lock_wait_timeout, and net_read_timeout best practices.

Optimize MySQL connection management for maximum throughput. Learn connection pooling with HikariCP, ProxySQL load balancing, and thread pool configuration.

Master MySQL index data structures and optimization strategies. Learn B+ tree internals, index selection, covering indexes, and real-world performance case studies.

Avoid these common MySQL configuration mistakes that cripple performance. Learn proper buffer pool sizing, connection limits, and InnoDB settings for production workloads.

Achieve microsecond latencies at scale with Aerospike. Learn hybrid memory architecture, strong consistency, cross-datacenter replication, and use cases for AdTech and fraud detection.