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Debezium and Change Data Capture: Stream MySQL and PostgreSQL to Kafka
Debezium reads MySQL binary logs and PostgreSQL WAL to stream every row-level change as a Kafka event in near real-time — replacing nightly batch ETL with sub-second data propagation.
Neo4j Graph Database: When Relationships Beat Tables
Use Neo4j for relationship-heavy data — Cypher query language, graph algorithms, and fraud detection use cases
Citus: Distributed PostgreSQL for Multi-Tenant and Analytics Workloads
A production guide to Citus — distributed PostgreSQL for horizontal sharding. Hypertable setup, distribution column selection, colocation for local joins, reference tables, and Citus vs native PostgreSQL partitioning.
PostgreSQL Logical Replication to Kafka: End-to-End Setup
Stream PostgreSQL changes to Kafka using pgoutput and Debezium — setup, monitoring, and lag management
How JusDB Scaled PostgreSQL + TimescaleDB for a Nationwide Smart-Meter IoT Platform: A Case Study
Learn how JusDB optimized a TimescaleDB cluster ingesting billions of IoT readings monthly, achieving 10× faster writes and 65% storage reduction.
Google AlloyDB: PostgreSQL-Compatible Database for Enterprise Workloads
Evaluate Google AlloyDB — columnar engine, read pool nodes, ML integration, and comparison with Aurora PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Foreign Data Wrappers: Query External Data Sources
Use PostgreSQL FDW to query MySQL, S3, MongoDB, and other databases from within PostgreSQL — setup and performance tips
Database-to-Data-Warehouse Replication: Patterns and Anti-Patterns
Replicate OLTP databases to analytical warehouses — CDC, bulk load, incremental sync, and schema evolution handling
Real-World Examples of Scalable Database Schemas
Analyze real-world database schema designs from companies like Netflix, Uber, and Airbnb. Learn practical patterns for e-commerce, social media, and IoT applications.
MySQL Binlog to Kafka: Building a CDC Pipeline
Build a MySQL CDC pipeline using binlog and Kafka — Debezium, Maxwell, or Canal — trade-offs and production setup
Azure Cosmos DB: Multi-Model Database for Global Distribution
Use Azure Cosmos DB for globally distributed workloads — consistency levels, partitioning, and API choices
Database Sharding Strategies: Hash, Range, Directory, and When to Use Each
A practical guide to database sharding strategies — hash sharding, range sharding, directory-based sharding — with trade-offs, resharding complexity, and decision criteria for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
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