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Kaivalya Apte
Taking Postgres to the next level with Neon
50 minutes Posted Jul 19, 2024 at 12:08 pm.
Introduction
The Birth of Neon: Why It Was Created
Understanding Serverless Databases
Neon's Architecture: Separation of Compute and Storage
Exploring Branching in Neon
Auto Scaling and Handling Spikes in Traffic
The Challenge of Multiple Writers in Distributed Systems
Auto Suspend: Cost-Effective Database Management
Optimizing Cold Start Times
Balancing Cost and Performance
Replication and Durability
Understanding the Storage Layer
Custom LSM Tree Implementation
Fault Tolerance and Failover
Developer Productivity and Use Cases
Migration and Tooling
Future Roadmap and User Experience
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Deep Dive into Serverless Databases with Neon: Featuring Heikki Linnakangas
In this episode of the Geek Narrator podcast, host Kaivalya Apte is joined by Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon, to explore the innovative world of serverless databases. They discuss Neon's unique approach to separating compute and storage, the benefits of serverless architecture for modern applications, and dive into various compelling use cases. They also cover Neon's architectural features like branching, auto-scaling, and auto-suspend, making it a powerful tool for both developers and enterprises. Whether you're curious about multi-tenancy, fault tolerance, or developer productivity, this episode offers insightful knowledge about leveraging Neon's capabilities for your next project.
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