Why Database Indexes Create Write Amplification Problems

Most engineers assume adding an index makes queries faster without cost. This episode breaks down write amplification, where every insert triggers multiple disk writes to maintain index structures. We examine how this overhead impacts throughput in high-traffic systems and why your choice of storage engine matters more than you think when designing for write-heavy workloads.

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