Microsoft is developing a new big data tool called Dryad. Dryad and the associated programming model, DryadLINQ, simplify the process of running data-intensive applications across hundreds, or even thousands, of machines running Windows HPC Server. Dryad builds upon lessons learned from Hadoop, but differs in some significant ways.
Google: MoreSQL is Real The post NoSQL no more: let’s double down with MoreSQL is said tongue-in-cheek. But its more true and serious and real than the NoSQL crowd want to admit. And Alex made a sweet...
The MySQL Cluster team are working on a new NoSQL JavaScript connector for MySQL. The objectives are simplicity and high performance for JavaScript users:
- allows end-to-end JavaScript development, from the browser to the server and now to the world's most popular open source database
- native "NoSQL" access to the storage layer without going first through SQL transformations and parsing.
Like most social games, Tribal Crossing applications have a very high database write rate –- changes to the game state must be stored so the user doesn’t lose her game score, “loot” or location. Tribal Crossing migrated from MySQL to Membase to support a higher write rate.
Not being required to develop a schema before you build your application is a huge time saver. It enables quick prototyping and lets you mold the structure of your document as you delve into its different uses within your application.