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Online DDL in TiDB: Non-Blocking Schema Changes for Distributed SQL
TiDB performs schema changes online without blocking reads or writes — using a distributed DDL queue across TiDB nodes. Here's how it works and how to monitor DDL jobs in production.
TiDB 8.0: Distributed SQL for Growing Workloads
TiDB 8.0 is the most production-ready version of the distributed SQL database yet. With improved HTAP, stronger MySQL compatibility, and Resource Groups, it's compelling for teams outgrowing single-node MySQL.
TiDB's Raft-Based Replication: How Distributed Consensus Keeps Your Data Safe
TiDB uses Raft consensus protocol through TiKV to replicate every region across three or more nodes. Here's how leader election, log replication, and region management work in practice.
Demystifying TiDB's Write Path: A Guide to Scalable Data Management
TiDB's write path crosses multiple layers — SQL parser, planner, TiKV region leader, Raft log replication, and 2PC commit — before a transaction is durable. Here's a complete walkthrough.
TiDB Explained: The Complete Guide to Distributed SQL and HTAP
Explore TiDB distributed SQL database for HTAP workloads. Learn TiKV/TiFlash architecture, MySQL compatibility, horizontal scaling, and deployment strategies.
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