Illustration of a B‑tree node being duplicated for a snapshot.

Why Copy-on-Write B-Trees Enable Atomic Database Snapshots

Copy‑on‑write B‑trees let databases capture point‑in‑time snapshots without blocking writers, enabling true atomic reads and fast recovery.

May 13, 2026 · 6 min · 1215 words · martinuke0
Illustration of a B‑tree node beside an LSM tree log segment.

Why B‑Trees Outperform LSM Trees for Read‑Heavy Workloads

A deep dive into the structural differences that make B‑trees superior for read‑intensive scenarios, backed by benchmarks and real‑world engineering insights.

May 13, 2026 · 7 min · 1368 words · martinuke0
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