How MongoDB Stores Data - WiredTiger Pages vs SQLite
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Hi, I'm Gaurav.
Software Engineer at Stripe, working on the Database Engine team. 10 years across startups and MNCs — infra, platform, databases.
I write about software systems, engineering decisions, and whatever else catches my interest. Previously at VMware, Rippling, and Lavelle Networks.
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Recent Posts
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How PostgreSQL Handles Large Values - TOAST and What It Costs You
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SQLite Overflow Pages - When Your Rows Don't Fit
. [SQLite Overflow Pages](sqlite-overflow-pages-cover...
Single-Node Kubernetes GitOps on a Budget
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