Database
6 articles on Database.
Postgres Index Bloat Nearly Took Down Production: A VACUUM Deep-Dive
A table that was 2 GB of data carried 14 GB of dead tuples and bloated indexes. How MVCC creates bloat, how to measure it, and how autovacuum tuning, HOT updates, and a careful REINDEX brought query times back from 3s to 40ms.
March 5, 2026·6 min readPostgreSQL vs MySQL in 2026: Which Database Should You Choose?
Complete comparison of PostgreSQL and MySQL for your next project. Performance benchmarks, feature comparison, use cases, and recommendations for Indian developers and startups in 2026.
January 21, 2026·8 min readDatabase Connection Pooling: The Performance Fix That Saved Our Production
How I learned about connection pooling after our PostgreSQL database crashed under load. Practical guide with real configurations from handling millions of healthcare queries.
December 19, 2025·10 min readRedis Caching Strategies: Complete Guide to High-Performance Caching
Master Redis caching patterns including cache-aside, write-through, write-behind, and cache invalidation strategies. Learn practical implementations with Python and real-world performance optimization techniques.
December 16, 2024·8 min readPostgreSQL Performance Optimization: Complete Guide for Production
Master PostgreSQL performance tuning with indexing strategies, query optimization, configuration tuning, and monitoring. Learn techniques that helped us handle 10M+ daily transactions in healthcare systems.
December 14, 2024·7 min readMongoDB vs PostgreSQL: Complete Database Comparison Guide
Choose the right database for your project. Compare MongoDB and PostgreSQL on data modeling, performance, scalability, ACID compliance, and use cases with practical examples and benchmarks.
December 10, 2024·10 min read