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Do you use source control for your database items?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Do you use source control for your database items? 🗂 Have you ever felt like your shop has a hole because there is no solid process in place for versioning your database schema changes? 🕳️ Don't worry, you're not alone! Many shops tend to overlook thi

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How do you rename a MongoDB database?

Published on September 2, 2023

# 🚀 Renaming a MongoDB Database: The Easy Way! 💪 So, you've discovered a typo in your MongoDB database name and now you're scratching your head, wondering how to fix it. We totally get it! Database management can be a tricky business. But worry not! We'

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Copying PostgreSQL database to another server

Published on September 2, 2023

📝 **Copying PostgreSQL Database to Another Server: Easy Solutions for Quick Data Migration** If you've ever found yourself in a situation where you need to copy a PostgreSQL database from one server to another – say, from production to development – you

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Elasticsearch query to return all records

Published on September 2, 2023

🔍 Querying for All Records in Elasticsearch: A Handy Guide 📚 Introduction 👋 Welcome to our blog, where we break down complex tech problems into bite-sized pieces and offer easy solutions. Today, we tackle a common question: how to retrieve all records

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Difference between partition key, composite key and clustering key in Cassandra?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Understanding the differences between Partition Key, Composite Key, and Clustering Key in Cassandra 🗝️ Are you feeling a bit confused when it comes to the various keys in Cassandra? 🤔 Don't worry, you're not alone! Many people find it difficult to gra

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How do you query for "is not null" in Mongo?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Querying for "is not null" in MongoDB: Unleash the Power of Filtering 😎🔎 So, you want to execute a query in MongoDB to find documents that have a url value for the image field? 😮 Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll show you the c

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Difference between scaling horizontally and vertically for databases

Published on September 2, 2023

📝 **Scaling Databases: Horizontal vs Vertical** The world of databases can be a daunting one, especially when it comes to scaling. As you may have encountered, scalability is an essential consideration when choosing between NoSQL and SQL databases. But w

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MongoDB vs. Cassandra

Published on September 2, 2023

# MongoDB vs. Cassandra: Which One is the Best Migration Option for You? 🤔 Are you facing the dilemma of choosing between MongoDB and Cassandra as your migration option? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we will discuss the common is

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What"s the difference between identifying and non-identifying relationships?

Published on September 2, 2023

## What's the difference between identifying and non-identifying relationships? 🤔 If you've ever found yourself scratching your head trying to understand the differences between identifying and non-identifying relationships in the world of databases, fea

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Optimistic vs. Pessimistic locking

Published on September 2, 2023

# Optimistic vs. Pessimistic Locking: Unraveling the Mysteries 🤔💡 Have you ever been confused about whether to use optimistic or pessimistic locking in your database operations? Fear not, because we're here to demystify this topic for you! ## Understan