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Writing on database-scaling

3 in-depth articles on database-scaling from the Algoramming blog — practical, opinionated writing on building software and products.

Why Your Team Should Probably Choose pgvector Over Dedicated Vector Databases in 2026

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Jun 24, 2026·15 min

Why Your Team Should Probably Choose pgvector Over Dedicated Vector Databases in 2026

An engineering and cost guide for technical leaders choosing between pgvector in PostgreSQL and dedicated vector databases like Pinecone, Weaviate, or Qdrant in 2026.

pgvector
postgresql
vector-database

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How Modern Engineering Teams Integrate AI and Scale Systems Without Rewriting Their Entire Stack

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Jun 7, 2026·16 min

How Modern Engineering Teams Integrate AI and Scale Systems Without Rewriting Their Entire Stack

A practical guide for technical leaders on integrating AI agents, optimizing on-device LLMs, scaling databases, and building resilient web and mobile architectures.

software-architecture
ai-integration
database-scaling

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How We Scaled a Fintech Database to Handle Peak Traffic and Prevent Downtime

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Jun 4, 2026·14 min

How We Scaled a Fintech Database to Handle Peak Traffic and Prevent Downtime

Discover the exact playbook we used to rescue a scaling fintech product from critical database downtime using strategic caching, index optimization, and connection pooling.

database-scaling
postgresql
fintech

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