Turning the Database Inside-Out

This influential blog post challenges conventional database architecture, proposing a paradigm shift from traditional relational databases to log-structured approaches.

It argues that many modern databases implicitly rely on append-only logs for crucial operations like replication and durability.

The post suggests that starting with a log as the fundamental data structure can lead to simpler, more scalable, and more efficient database systems.

It explores the implications of this approach for various aspects of database design and implementation.

The post has significantly influenced the development of modern data streaming and event-driven architectures.