How to select the right database architecture

In this blog series, Vova Kyrychenko discusses how to select the right database architecture by focusing on design principles of good architecture that can be scaled with an optimal cost/benefit ratio. Key factors to consider when choosing a tech stack include budget, DevOps expertise, data load, and performance requirements. It is crucial to extensively test and experiment with database architecture to find an optimal solution. The article also reviews various types of infrastructure services such as Aerospike Cloud, Hardware on-premise/co-location, Virtual Private Server (VPS), Cloud VPS, Cloud-managed software, and Cloud-native service. It emphasizes the importance of investing in engineering over hardware and understanding shared economy to assess service billing for business growth. The author suggests hiring consultants and engineers with experience developing high-load solutions as an ultimate investment that can help profits grow faster than infrastructure bills.