Why Distributed SQL Databases Elevate Modern Application Development
With the explosive growth of data and the need for scalable and efficient systems, traditional relational and NoSQL databases have faced limitations. This has led to the emergence of distributed SQL databases, revolutionizing how organizations handle their data. Choosing the right database to power modern applications can be challenging. For starters, as data volumes grow […]
Introducing TiDB Serverless: Now Generally Available as a Fully-Managed Cloud Service
Eight years ago, we embarked on an ambitious journey to construct an unparalleled distributed relational database. We aimed to redefine how developers and enterprises manage data, addressing the growing needs for scalability, flexibility, and performance. Guided by our company mission to empower developers and enterprises with speed, agility, and scale, our target was clear: to […]
MySQL 5.7 EOL: Migrating to a MySQL Alternative
Prepare for MySQL 5.7 EOL and explore alternatives like upgrading to a supported version, adopting MySQL forks, or migrating to a distributed SQL database like TiDB for enhanced scalability and high availability.
Why TiDB is a Practical MySQL Alternative to MariaDB
Dive deep into two popular MySQL alternatives and discover why TiDB is a better option for extreme scalability and real-time analytics.
Why Flipkart Chose TiDB to Replace Its Large MySQL Fleet
Learn how Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce company, chose TiDB to replace its large MySQL fleet to overcome scalability, reliability, and efficiency challenges.
Using Streaming, Pipelining, and Parallelization to Build High Throughput Apps (Part I)
This post introduces why we should use streaming, pipelining, and parallelization to build high throughput applications.
Using Streaming, Pipelining, and Parallelization to Build High Throughput Apps (Part II)
In this article, we discuss the strategies and considerations for implementing high-throughput applications.
How Good is TiDB as an HTAP System? A HATtrick Benchmark
Inspired by the SIGMOD/PODS 22 paper “How Good is my #HTAP System” and HATtrick, the proposed benchmark tool, we tested the TP/AP performance isolation and horizontal scalability of TiDB as an HTAP database.
Speeding up a SaaS Platform by 5x in a Day without Changing the Code
In this article, we compare the performance of TiDB and MySQL on one of the most popular low-code SaaS platforms, Corteza CRM. We also demonstrate how TiDB leverages its HTAP capabilities to the SaaS platform without any code changes and speeds up development of new applications.
The Long Expedition toward Making a Real-Time HTAP Database
This post introduces the backstage stories of TiDB and its HTAP capability.
The Meta Feature in TiDB 6.0: Placement Rules in SQL
This post introduces the Placement Rules in SQL, TiDB 6.0's new feature.
Announcing General Availability of TiDB Cloud
Today we are thrilled to announce the general availability of TiDB Cloud, the fully-managed database service for TiDB.