Understanding the internal workings of databases

In today's data-centric landscape, the database serves as the backbone of applications, dictating their performance and efficiency. Mastery of database internals not only distinguishes developers but also unlocks the full potential of database systems. Understanding the internal workings of databases lays a solid foundation to build and tune highly performant software systems. Join us for an immersive session as we embark on a journey through the inner workings of databases, illuminating how various design choices can optimize your workloads and contribute to the development of high-performance software systems.
Whether you're a seasoned developer or a budding enthusiast, "Understanding Database Internals" promises to be a rewarding exploration of database technology, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the ever-evolving world of data management.

Agenda:

• Introduction.
• Understanding the data structures powering the database.
• Understanding the read and write paths of the database.
• Exploring an interesting use case on a key-value store.
• Discussing possible solutions to solve the problem.
• Understanding the impact of concurrency primitives on database performance.
• Open discussion.

About the speaker:
Logesh is a polyglot engineer who enjoys building highly scalable distributed systems and writing clean code. In his free time, he likes writing tech blogs and posts and sharing his knowledge. He is currently exploring Rust and writing his own database for fun to understand the internals better.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could join us 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Refreshments will be provided.