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Thoughts on building reliable infrastructure, database design patterns, and the philosophy behind BaseKV.
Why BaseKV Exists
A clear look at the gap between Redis and DynamoDB, and why small-to-mid scale workloads deserve infrastructure that stays predictable.
Memcached Alternative with Persistent Storage
Love the speed of Memcached but hate losing data on restart? Discover how persistent key-value stores solve the volatility problem.
Simple Feature Flags Implementation with Key-Value Store
Don't pay for expensive SaaS feature flags. Build your own robust toggle system using a simple persistent key-value store.
Dynamic Application Configuration with Key-Value Database
Stop redeploying your app just to change an environment variable. Move your operational config to a dynamic KV store.
Edge Caching with Key-Value Store for Global Performance
Your edge functions need data close by. Learn why HTTP-based key-value stores are the perfect companion for serverless edge compute.
Why Session Storage Needs Persistence
In-memory sessions are a ticking time bomb. Learn why persistent storage is critical for keeping your users logged in.
Next.js Persistent Session Store Guide
Implementing secure, persistent sessions in Next.js App Router using server actions and a key-value database.
Disk-Backed Redis Alternative Explained
Understand the architecture of disk-backed key-value stores and when to choose them over pure in-memory Redis to save costs.
DynamoDB Alternative for Small Workloads
DynamoDB is great for scale, but heavy for startups. Explore simpler, cheaper key-value alternatives for small-to-medium datasets.
What is a Serverless Key-Value Database?
Serverless compute needs serverless data. Explore connectionless HTTP APIs and consumption-based pricing models.
Key-Value Store Export Data & No Vendor Lock-In
Don't let your data be held hostage. Why JSON/Parquet export capabilities are the most important feature to look for.
What is a Key-Value Database? A Complete Guide
Understand the fundamentals of key-value databases, how they work, and when to use them for your applications.
Key-Value Store vs Redis: Which One Do You Need?
Comparing simple key-value stores with Redis. Learn when Redis is overkill and when a simpler solution is better.
Looking for a Cheap DynamoDB Alternative?
DynamoDB can get expensive. Explore cost-effective alternatives for key-value storage without breaking the bank.
Materialized Views Use Cases with Key-Value Storage
Learn how to use key-value storage to cache materialized views and improve your database read performance.
Export Data vs Vendor Lock-In: Why It Matters
Why data portability is crucial. Ensure your key-value store allows you to easily export your data.
Building with a Simple Key-Value Store
Simplify your stack. How to leverage a simple key-value store for session management, flags, and config.
The Best Redis Alternative for Small Datasets
Don't pay for RAM you don't use. Discover the best Redis alternatives for projects with smaller datasets.
Why BaseKV is the Cheap DynamoDB Alternative
A direct look at how BaseKV compares to DynamoDB in terms of pricing and complexity for typical web apps.
Top 5 Key-Value Database Use Cases
From session caching to shopping carts. Explore the top 5 most common and effective use cases for KV stores.
Understanding Persistent Key-Value Storage
Persistence is key. Understand the difference between in-memory caches and persistent key-value storage.
Using a Key-Value Store with Next.js App Router
A complete guide to integrating a remote key-value store with Next.js 15 App Router. Server actions, caching, and persistence explained.
Best Cheap Database Hosting for Discord Bots
Building a bot? Don't overpay for a massive SQL database. Here is why a key-value store is the perfect, low-cost choice for bot state and user configs.
DynamoDB On-Demand Pricing: Hidden Costs Explained
DynamoDB's free tier looks generous, until it isn't. We break down the read/write unit costs and show where the surprise bills come from.
SQLite vs Key-Value Store: Better for Web Apps?
SQLite is amazing, but managing the file in a serverless environment is a pain. Compare it with a dedicated key-value service API.
Redis Persistence is Hard: A Simpler Alternative
AOF? RDB? Snapshots? If you just want your data to stay saved, configuring Redis persistence is surprisingly complex. There is an easier way.