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Finally understand the difference between these two terms that everyone uses interchangeably (but shouldn't!).
Master the two fundamental ways to split your data and learn when to use each strategy.
Explore the complete matrix of database architectures from simple monoliths to complex distributed systems.
Learn how your application intelligently routes requests to the right database shard without users ever knowing.
Understand both the superpowers and the kryptonite of database sharding before you commit to this architecture.
Discover how companies like Instagram, Twitter, and Discord shard their databases to handle billions of users.
Why everyone thinks NoSQL databases are just 'better scaling' versions of SQL databases - and why that's completely wrong!
Discover why the simplest database type might be exactly what your application needs - and why Amazon bet their entire infrastructure on this approach!
Enter the world of databases that think in connections, relationships, and networks - but beware of the common trap that catches most developers!
Master the art of picking the right database for the job - because using the wrong one is like bringing a spoon to a knife fight!
Time to get your hands dirty! Here's your mission to explore the NoSQL universe and become a database polyglot.
Learn about the most popular caching solution that powers millions of applications
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