How Kissflow Breaks Down Silos: A Unified Data Strategy
Discover how Kissflow moved from a traditional SQL-based system to a unified data strategy leveraging Hybrid HTAP.
Open Source is in Our DNA: Reaffirming TiDB’s Commitment
When we first set out to build TiDB, we didn’t just want to create another database—we wanted to build a community-driven, open-source project that developers worldwide could trust and contribute to. From day one, TiDB has been an open-source project under the Apache 2.0 license, and it remains so today. Open source isn’t just a […]
Scaling to the Cloud: TiDB Serverless vs. PlanetScale
Today, it’s normal for apps to be available at any time of day, no matter where you are in the world. But to meet that expectation, you need to make sure your infrastructure can scale to match demand, work around failure, and maintain consistent performance. The good news is that several database platforms promise to […]
Dify.AI x TiDB: Build Scalable AI Agent with Knowledge Base
Introduction Building AI Agents can be an intricate affair, but it doesn’t have to be with the right tools. The combination of TiDB’s new Serverless Vector Search, now welcoming users in its Public Beta phase, alongside Dify’s intuitive low-code platform, simplifies the creation of scalable, efficient AI solutions. This guide offers a clear pathway to […]
TiDB Serverless vs Amazon RDS
Not long ago, managing a database was often the hardest part of developing web applications. But today, as a developer, you’re almost spoiled for choice when it comes to tools and products designed to make database management easier. You could even argue that managed and serverless databases have delivered one of the biggest productivity boosts […]
Multi-Tenant Architecture: Enhancing Database Scalability with TiDB
In the era of cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS), it’s essential to optimize resource use and scalability in databases. Multi-tenant architecture meets these needs by allowing a single database instance to serve multiple customers, or tenants. This ensures each tenant’s data remains isolated and secure, leading to enhanced cost efficiency, simplified management, […]
Scaling New Heights: Building Efficiency into Serverless Databases
Serverless makes a promise. You, as a user, can focus on solving your users’ problems while someone else worries about the infrastructure. But not all parts of the tech stack are equally easy to make “serverless”. For example, it’s simple to see how stateless, short-running JavaScript in a standalone V8 instance is a prime candidate […]
Decoding Serverless Databases: How They Transform Application Development
Serverless computing and serverless databases. Both terms have achieved buzzword status in recent years. What do they mean, exactly? In the simplest terms, serverless computing refers to a model where developers can build and run applications without thinking about the underlying infrastructure. There is no need to worry about determining the number and sizes of […]
Maintaining Database Connectivity in Serverless Infrastructure with TiProxy
Businesses often struggle to ensure smooth database connections during scaling and upgrades. Frustrations can surface from underused instances after scaling out, disruptions when scaling in, and potential disconnections during upgrades. While connection pools and long-lived connections offer stability, they can cause issues in fluid environments where databases need to adapt quickly. This leads to increased […]
Inside Delhivery’s Data Marts Migration Journey to TiDB
Guest post by Hari Kishan, Senior Engineering Manager at Delhivery, and Akash Deep Verma, Director of Technology at Delhivery As the leading fulfillment platform for digital commerce in India, Delhivery delivers a million packages a day, 365 days a year. Its 24 automated sort centers, 101 hubs, 3,100+ direct delivery centers, 1000+ partner centers, 11,000+ […]
Achieving Zero-Downtime Upgrades with TiDB
In the vast landscape of databases, ensuring zero-downtime upgrades and operation continuity remains a challenge. Due to inherent design limitations, traditional databases often introduce significant downtime during upgrades – a challenge that can spell operational chaos for businesses reliant on real-time data access. Enter TiDB, a cutting-edge distributed SQL database that offers a solution to […]
High-Performance Data Architectures: Five Characteristics for Global Data Management
The objective of making a database choice that meets the requirements of today’s data-driven environments is to build high-performance data architectures. But what do these architectures look like? Existing databases address the business problems arising from a fast-paced digital economy. However, the traditional approach of throwing databases at individual, siloed problems needs to be rethought. […]