Alex DeBrie • 3/28/2024

How do distributed databases handle secondary indexes? A survey

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This article explores the different strategies distributed databases use to handle secondary indexes, contrasting DynamoDB's approach with others like MongoDB, Vitess, and Yugabyte. It details four main indexing strategies, their pros and cons, and includes background on sharding and performance considerations for database design.

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