Database
Database Demand Hierarchy Pyramid
May 10, 2023 in Database
Similar to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, user demands for databases also have a progressive hierarchy: physiological needs, safety needs, belonging needs, esteem needs, cognitive needs, aesthetic needs, self-actualization needs, and transcendence needs.
Similar to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, user demands for databases also have a progressive hierarchy: physiological needs, safety needs, belonging needs, esteem needs, cognitive needs, aesthetic needs, self-actualization needs, and transcendence needs.
NewSQL: Distributive Nonsens
May 07, 2023 in Database
As hardware technology advances, the capacity and performance of standalone databases have reached unprecedented heights. which makes distributed (TP) databases appear utterly powerless, much like the "data middle platform," donning the emperor's new clothes in a state of self-deception.
As hardware technology advances, the capacity and performance of standalone databases have reached unprecedented heights. which makes distributed (TP) databases appear utterly powerless, much like the "data middle platform," donning the emperor's new clothes in a state of self-deception.
Are Microservices a Bad Idea?
May 07, 2023 in Database
Even Amazons SOA paradigm team admits microservices and Serverless have problems. Prime Video team switched to monolith, saving 90% operational costs.
Even Amazons SOA paradigm team admits microservices and Serverless have problems. Prime Video team switched to monolith, saving 90% operational costs.
Time to Say Goodbye to GPL
September 16, 2021 in Database
DDIA author Martin Kleppmann argues we should move away from GPL licenses. In the 2020s, the enemy of computing freedom is cloud software.
DDIA author Martin Kleppmann argues we should move away from GPL licenses. In the 2020s, the enemy of computing freedom is cloud software.
Is running postgres in docker a good idea?
January 13, 2019 in Database
Thou shalt not run a prod database inside a container
Thou shalt not run a prod database inside a container
Understanding Time - Leap Years, Leap Seconds, Time and Time Zones
December 11, 2018 in Database
A proper understanding of time is very helpful for correctly handling time-related issues in work and life. For example, time representation and processing in computers, as well as time handling in databases and programming languages.
A proper understanding of time is very helpful for correctly handling time-related issues in work and life. For example, time representation and processing in computers, as well as time handling in databases and programming languages.
Understanding Character Encoding Principles
July 01, 2018 in Database
Without understanding the basic principles of character encoding, even simple string operations like comparison, sorting, and random access can easily lead you into pitfalls. This article attempts to clarify these issues through a comprehensive explanation.
Without understanding the basic principles of character encoding, even simple string operations like comparison, sorting, and random access can easily lead you into pitfalls. This article attempts to clarify these issues through a comprehensive explanation.
Concurrency Anomalies Explained
June 19, 2018 in Database
Concurrent programs are hard to write correctly and even harder to write well. Many programmers simply throw these problems at the database... But even the most sophisticated databases won't help if you don't understand concurrency anomalies and isolation levels.
Concurrent programs are hard to write correctly and even harder to write well. Many programmers simply throw these problems at the database... But even the most sophisticated databases won't help if you don't understand concurrency anomalies and isolation levels.
Blockchain and Distributed Databases
June 09, 2018 in Database
The technical essence, functionality, and evolution of blockchain is distributed databases. Specifically, it's a **Byzantine Fault Tolerant (resistant to malicious node attacks) distributed (leaderless replication) database**.
The technical essence, functionality, and evolution of blockchain is distributed databases. Specifically, it's a **Byzantine Fault Tolerant (resistant to malicious node attacks) distributed (leaderless replication) database**.
Consistency: An Overloaded Term
May 08, 2018 in Database
The term "consistency" is heavily overloaded, representing different concepts in different contexts. For example, the C in ACID and the C in CAP actually refer to different concepts.
The term "consistency" is heavily overloaded, representing different concepts in different contexts. For example, the C in ACID and the C in CAP actually refer to different concepts.