Databases
Stored Procedures: When to Use Them, When to Avoid Them
Opinionated guide to stored procedures covering performance benefits, maintainability costs, security implications, and practical guidelines for when they help vs hurt.
Database Architecture
Databases
Columnar vs Row Databases: Architecture, Performance, and Use Cases
In-depth comparison of columnar and row-oriented databases covering storage architecture, compression, query performance, and choosing the right one for your workload.
Databases
Database Replication: Streaming vs Logical Replication Explained
Deep dive into streaming and logical database replication, covering architecture, performance tradeoffs, failover strategies, and when to use each approach.
Databases
Distributed Caching Explained: Redis, Memcached, Valkey, and How to Choose
A principal architect's guide to distributed caching: how Redis, Memcached, and Valkey work, when to use each, and lessons from running caches at scale in production.