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Bootstrapping an email service provider (with Jesse Hanley)

Database School

CHAPTER

Optimizing Database Management for Email Services

This chapter explores the technical infrastructure of an email service provider's database management, focusing on PostgreSQL and ElasticSearch for efficient data handling. It discusses the challenges of complex queries, user segmentation, and effective storage solutions such as JSONB and S3. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of responsive managed cloud services and the integration of background job frameworks for optimizing performance.

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