Database Design for Highly Scaled Web Applications: A Real-Life Example Considering Data Archiving, Data Logs, and Auditing
Designing databases for scaled web apps requires robust planning, especially for data archiving, logs, and auditing. Using a popular social media platform as an example, the post addresses challenges in storing user data indefinitely, maintaining exhaustive activity logs, and ensuring secure, real-time auditing. Solutions involve distributed architectures, encryption, and strict access controls.
