SMRTR ProgrammingNov 3, 2024Lobsters

Migrating in-place from PostgreSQL to MySQL

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Yelp Reservations switched its database from PostgreSQL to MySQL to improve maintenance and align with company standards. The complex migration process involved replicating functionality, keeping both databases in sync during transition, and gradually rolling out changes while ensuring zero downtime and data integrity for restaurant customers.

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