TiDB
TiDB is an open-source, distributed SQL database that provides horizontal scalability, high availability, and strong consistency. It is designed to handle massive amounts of data and high-concurrency workloads, combining the scalability of NoSQL systems with the familiarity of traditional relational databases. TiDB uses a distributed architecture with separate storage and compute layers, enabling elastic scaling and real-time analytics.
Developers should learn TiDB when building applications that require handling large-scale, high-traffic data with ACID transactions, such as e-commerce platforms, financial systems, or real-time analytics dashboards. It is particularly useful for scenarios where traditional databases like MySQL face scalability bottlenecks, as TiDB offers MySQL compatibility, allowing easy migration and integration with existing tools and applications.