Backend Development
Database transactions are the backbone of modern applications, ensuring data consistency, reliability, and integrity. However, improper transaction management can lead to data corruption, performance bottlenecks, and even system failures. 1. Not Using Transactions When Needed The Mistake Many developers forget to wrap multiple related database operations in a transaction. If an error occurs midway, only … Read more
Databases are the backbone of almost every modern application, from small websites to massive enterprise systems. However, as data grows, so does the challenge of retrieving it efficiently. That’s where database indexing comes into play. An index is a data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval operations at the cost of additional storage … Read more
Database indexing is one of those things that can make or break your application’s performance. When done right, it significantly boosts query speed and reduces database load. But when done wrong? It can lead to slow queries, bloated storage, and even system crashes at scale. 1. Not Having Any Indexes at All Yes, this happens … Read more
Databases power almost every modern application, from social media platforms to financial systems. At the core of reliable databases lies the concept of ACID properties—Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. These properties ensure data integrity, even in the face of system failures, concurrent transactions, or crashes. However, despite ACID’s importance, many developers misunderstand how it works … Read more
Have you ever worked with a database that seemed chaotic, filled with redundant data, making queries slow and frustrating? If so, then normalization is your best friend. Database normalization is the process of organizing data efficiently to eliminate redundancy and ensure data integrity. Without proper normalization, databases become bloated, slow, and error-prone, leading to inconsistent … Read more