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

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