Build your own fast, persistent KV store in Ruby

Learn how to build a fast and persistent key-value store in Ruby, gain insights into database development and storage technologies.

Introduction

A guide to building a fast and persistent key-value store in Ruby, providing insights into database development and storage technologies.

Highlights

• Learn how to build a fast and persistent key-value store in Ruby
• Gain insights into database development and storage technologies
• Understand the Bitcask data format and its design goals
• Explore techniques for serializing and deserializing data
• Implement a DiskStore to handle persistent storage

Recommendation

This course is recommended for developers interested in building their own database systems, understanding storage technologies, and exploring database development practices. It provides a hands-on approach to creating a simple, yet efficient, key-value store in Ruby.