In 2024, the focus around databases is on their ability to scale and perform in modern data architectures. It's not just centered on distributed, cloud-centric data environments anymore, but rather on databases built and managed in a way that allows them to be used optimally in advanced applications. This modernization of database architectures allows for developers and organizations to be more flexible with their data. With the advancements in automation and the proliferation of artificial intelligence, the way data capabilities and databases are built, managed, and scaled has evolved at an exponential rate.
This Trend Report explores database adoption and advancements, including how to leverage time series databases for analytics, why developers should use PostgreSQL, modern, real-time streaming architectures, database automation techniques for DevOps, how to take an AI-focused pivot within database systems practices, and more. The goal of this Trend Report is to equip developers and IT professionals with tried-and-true practices alongside forward-looking industry insights to allow them to modernize and future-proof their database architectures.
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