Lobster Programming
Jun 9, 2025 · Databases
How to Add a Column to Billion‑Row Tables Without Downtime
This article explains a metadata‑driven approach for extending massive tables—using a separate extension table, sharding, and Elasticsearch sync—to add new fields to billion‑row databases without locking the primary table or disrupting online services.
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