Database Architecture Archives

Stop Writing CRUD: Build a REST API Directly from PostgreSQL with PostgREST

July 20, 2026

Stop writing repetitive backend code. Learn how to use PostgREST to transform your PostgreSQL schema into a high-performance, secure REST API in minutes.

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Scaling PostgreSQL Beyond a Single Node: A Practical Citus Guide

May 24, 2026

Is your PostgreSQL database hitting its limits? Learn how to scale horizontally using Citus to distribute data across multiple nodes and run parallel queries for massive performance gains.

Database

Defeating Cache Penetration: Why I Switched to Redis Bloom and Cuckoo Filters

May 18, 2026

Is your database crashing from cache misses? Discover how Redis Bloom and Cuckoo Filters can block bot attacks and save your backend from Cache Penetration.

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Beyond the Scaling Wall: Why I Switched to ScyllaDB for High-Velocity Data

May 12, 2026

Ditch the JVM pauses. Learn how ScyllaDB uses a C++ shard-per-core architecture to deliver microsecond latency for 2M+ ops/sec applications. Covers setup, CQL modeling, and performance traps.

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Stop Treating DynamoDB Like SQL: A Practical Guide to Single-Table Design

May 6, 2026

Is your DynamoDB schema actually a SQL database in disguise? Learn how to use single-table design to consolidate data, reduce network latency, and optimize your serverless application for scale.