Why Did Zomato Choose Amazon DynamoDB Over TiDB?
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Zomato has millions of customers, restaurants, and delivery partners who rely on its platform. Therefore, ensuring a seamless and efficient technology stack is paramount for them.
Recently, Zomato strategically decided to migrate from its existing database solution to Amazon DynamoDB. This transition was not taken lightly, as it involved a vast amount of data and had the potential to impact the entire ecosystem.
In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind Zomato’s decision to choose Amazon DynamoDB over TiDB, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they employed to overcome them.
The Need for Scalability and High Availability
As Zomato’s user base continued to grow exponentially, its existing database solution, TiDB, struggled to keep up with the ever-increasing demand. TiDB is an open-source, distributed SQL database that aims to provide horizontal scalability, high availability, and high performance. However, as Zomato’s data volume and traffic surged, they experience…
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