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Sep 28, 2021 · Databases
Database Sharding Strategies: When to Use Vertical, Horizontal, and Range Partitioning
This article explains how to decide between database and table sharding, describes vertical, horizontal, and range partitioning techniques, discusses their trade‑offs and implementation details, and offers practical guidance for solving query challenges in high‑traffic, write‑intensive systems.
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