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December 30, 202512 min

Database Connection Pooling Explained: When and Why You Need It

Learn how database connection pooling works, why it's essential for production applications, and how to configure it properly for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB. Includes pool sizing formulas and common pitfalls.

Adrian Silaghi
Adrian Silaghi
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Databases
December 2, 20258 min

MariaDB vs MySQL: Understanding the Fork and Choosing the Right One

MariaDB started as a MySQL fork but has evolved significantly. Learn the key differences, compatibility considerations, and when to choose each database.

Adrian Silaghi
Adrian Silaghi
621
Databases
November 19, 20258 min

Understanding Database Read Replicas: When and How to Use Them

Learn how read replicas can scale your database reads, improve application performance, and provide disaster recovery. A practical guide with real-world examples.

Adrian Silaghi
Adrian Silaghi
171
Databases
November 15, 20257 min

What is Dragonfly? The Modern Redis Alternative That's 25x Faster

Dragonfly is a modern in-memory datastore that's fully compatible with Redis but delivers 25x better throughput. Learn how it works and when to use it.

Adrian Silaghi
Adrian Silaghi
1,277
Databases
November 11, 20258 min

PostgreSQL vs MySQL: Choosing the Right Database for Your Application

A practical comparison of PostgreSQL and MySQL to help you choose the right database for your project. Learn about performance, features, and use cases for each.

Adrian Silaghi
Adrian Silaghi
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Databases
November 7, 20257 min

Managed Redis vs Self-Hosted: What You Need to Know

Comparing managed Redis services with self-hosted deployments. Learn when each option makes sense and how to calculate the true cost of running Redis in production.

Adrian Silaghi
Adrian Silaghi
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