Lsm-Trees

Illustration comparing B‑Tree nodes and LSM Tree levels.

Memory Management Tradeoffs: B‑Trees vs. LSM Trees

A deep dive into the memory management trade‑offs between B‑Trees and LSM Trees, with practical guidance for database developers.

Illustration of a Log‑Structured Merge tree versus a B‑tree.

Why LSM Trees Outperform B-Trees for Write Heavy Workloads

LSM trees excel in write‑heavy scenarios by batching writes and deferring compaction, while B‑trees suffer from random I/O. This post breaks down the mechanisms that give LSM trees their edge.

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.

Illustration of a log‑structured merge tree with multiple levels

Optimizing Write Throughput with Log-Structured Merge Trees

A deep dive into LSM‑tree internals, compaction strategies, and configuration knobs that let you squeeze maximum write performance from modern storage engines.

Diagram of an LSM tree with levels and compaction.

How LSM Trees Minimize Write Amplification in Distributed Databases

A deep dive into LSM tree mechanics and why they’re the go‑to choice for minimizing write amplification in modern distributed databases.