Sharding and replication
Sharding is partitioning where the database is split across multiple smaller databases to improve performance and reading time. In replication, we basically copy the database across multiple databases to provide a quicker look and less response time. Content delivery networks are the best examples of this.
RethinkDB, just like other NoSQL databases, also uses sharding and replication to provide fast response and greater availability. Let's look at it in detail bit by bit.
Sharding in RethinkDB
RethinkDB makes use of a range sharding algorithm to provide the sharding feature. It performs sharding on the table's primary key to partition the data. RethinkDB uses the table's primary key to perform all sharding operations and ...
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