Write-Intensive

Layered diagram of memtable flushing into sorted SSTables being compacted.

Architecting Log-Structured Merge Trees for Write-Intensive Distributed Databases

LSM trees are the backbone of modern write-intensive databases like Cassandra, RocksDB, and ScyllaDB. This post walks through the architecture, compaction strategies, and tuning decisions that separate a healthy LSM deployment from a write stall.

Diagram of an LSM‑Tree with multiple levels and compaction.

Implementing Log-Structured Merge-Trees for High-Throughput Write-Intensive Distributed Storage Systems

A deep dive into LSM‑Tree design for write‑heavy distributed storage, covering data flow, compaction strategies, consistency, and real‑world deployment tips.

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