Understanding Change Data Capture (CDC): First Steps for Getting Started
In the areas of data management and real-time analytics, Change Data Capture (CDC) has become an indispensable tool. CDC is a software operation that enables you to monitor and record changes in your source database. From there, you can subsequently apply those changes to your target database. These changes could be new records, updates, or […]
Reducing HTTP Latency by 80% with Edge Functions and TiDB Serverless
When building applications for global users, it is common for users to make requests to servers located far from the region where the application is deployed. This often leads to a poor user experience due to network latency. Therefore, reducing latency is vital in such scenarios. OSSInsight, our open-source GitHub project insight platform, faces the […]
Presenting TiDB 7.5: Improved Stability at Scale for Data-Intensive Applications
While TiDB is already the trusted system of record for some of the most data-intensive applications ever, there is still room to improve. Subsequently, TiDB 7.5, our second long-term support (LTS) release of 2023, emphasizes stability at scale. As application data continues to grow, we see more and more scaling challenges. The most common antidote […]
Why Documentation is Important
Documentation (or “docs”) is such a key part of any open-source software project. If you have good docs, users will find it easy to get started. They’ll also be able to find answers on their own for the majority of questions as they use the software. Even before I start evaluating technical products or organizations, […]
TiDB Cloud Serverless Driver (Beta): Seamless Database Connectivity in Edge Environments
We are excited to unveil TiDB Cloud Serverless Driver (Beta) for JavaScript, your gateway to seamless database connectivity in edge computing environments. With this driver, you can now effortlessly connect to TiDB Serverless from edge environments such as Cloudflare Workers, Vercel Edge Functions, and Netlify Edge Functions. TiDB Serverless is a fully managed cloud Database-as-a-Service […]
Announcing TiDB 7.4: The Best Database Alternative for MySQL 8.0
Over the past decade, MySQL 5.7 has been the go-to open-source database for many enterprises and developers. However, with Oracle ceasing support for MySQL 5.7 this month, many users are confronted with a critical decision: upgrade to MySQL 8.0 or miss out on essential support and updates. MySQL 8.0 not only introduces a slew of […]
Migrating from MySQL to TiDB: A Practical Guide to Distributed SQL Adoption
In our previous article, MySQL 5.7 EOL: Migrating to a MySQL Alternative, we explored the various alternatives to MySQL 5.7 after its imminent end of life (EOL). Among the alternatives discussed, migrating from MySQL to TiDB, an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database, emerged as a promising solution for those seeking scalability, high availability, and MySQL […]
Introducing Data in the Hallway: A New Podcast Series for Open Source Data Enthusiasts
According to the Forbes article, there are more than two million independent podcasts today. So, it was only natural to ask ourselves: Does it make sense to start yet another podcast? Some of the reasons why we personally like podcasts are that they’re easy to consume, have a more casual format, and there’s a sense […]
Demystifying DBaaS Options: How to Choose Between AWS, GCP, and TiDB
The world of database management systems (DBMS) is constantly evolving, offering a wide range of options to meet the diverse needs of businesses. Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) has become a common choice as more and more companies move to or get started with their technology infrastructure on public cloud platforms. This is not surprising, given the broad […]
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 […]
Celebrating the Successful TiDB Future App Hackathon 2023
On August 15, we announced the winners of this year’s TiDB FutureApp Hackathon and celebrated the closing of a great community event that kicked off on June 6. During the Hackathon, we had 1,490 participants from 87 countries forming 180 teams and submitting 100 projects. Beyond the quantity, we were extremely impressed with the quality […]
tidb2dw: How to Replicate Data From TiDB to Third-Party Data Warehouses
TiDB is an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database engineered to support Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP) workloads. However, there could be scenarios where you’re looking to weave TiDB into a mature big-data platform, for example, replicate data from TiDB to Snowflake. This could be for streamlined migrations or to speed up integration with pre-existing […]