Summary
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of database technologies, focusing on the latest advancements and trends that are shaping the future of database design and management. It begins by exploring significant enhancements in MySQL and PostgreSQL, emphasizing their ongoing evolution to meet modern demands for robust, scalable, and secure data solutions. The discussion then shifts to the strategic role of cloud databases, highlighting their scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency and providing insights into popular cloud database options along with their inherent advantages and challenges.
The narrative progresses to cover innovative next-generation databases such as TiDB, YugabyteDB, and YDB, which are designed to excel in cloud-native environments and support global, distributed applications with high transaction volumes. Additionally, the chapter goes into the functionalities of columnar databases, explaining their operational mechanisms...
