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The Art of Database Selection and Evolution

Data Engineering Podcast

CHAPTER

Navigating Database Design Choices

This chapter explores essential factors for engineers in selecting persistence mechanisms, addressing various workloads like transactional and analytical data. It examines the differences between row-oriented and columnar databases and their impacts on efficiency, performance metrics, and data management strategies. The discussion advocates for a nuanced understanding of database architectures and the complexities of data persistence and ETL processes in modern applications.

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