Navigating Database Choices: Scylla and NoSQL Dynamics

This chapter explores the motivations behind the development of the Scylla database as a robust contender in the NoSQL landscape, focusing on the inefficiencies of existing database systems. It emphasizes the importance of early architectural decisions in relation to scalability and performance, comparing the strengths of SQL versus NoSQL solutions. Practical insights are provided for selecting the right database architecture, ensuring resilience in high-traffic applications while addressing potential future growth.