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the mathematics of multi-tenancy
why multi-tenancy works for S3, but might not work for you
Jun 1
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almog gavra
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May 2026
protocols for transactional usage of object storage
building correct applications w/o external coordination
May 18
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April 2026
how metrics are stored and queried
the data structures powering your metrics dashboard
Apr 23
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March 2026
the broken economics of databases
Why database companies charge so much, earn so little, and keep making things complicated
Mar 23
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February 2026
the mathematics of compression in database systems
why compression is (almost) always worthwhile
Feb 9
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January 2026
understanding LSM trees via read, write, and space amplification
how LSM trees work and why they can be optimized for almost any workload
Jan 21
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sorted string tables (SST) from first principles
why sorted string tables are the swiss army knife for data systems and how they are implemented
Jan 5
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almog gavra
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December 2025
frameworks for understanding databases
building mental models for tradeoffs in performance, availability and durability in data systems
Dec 8, 2025
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