Citus is an open-source extension to PostgreSQL that transforms it into a distributed database, enabling horizontal scaling and parallel processing of SQL queries across multiple nodes. It is designed to handle large volumes of data and high-throughput workloads by distributing data and queries efficiently.
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About Citus
Citus was created in 2011 to address the challenges of scaling PostgreSQL for large datasets and high-throughput applications. It was developed to enable horizontal scalability and distributed processing, making it easier to manage and query large volumes of data efficiently. The extension became widely adopted for its ability to transform PostgreSQL into a distributed database system.
Citus's strengths include horizontal scalability, parallel query processing, and seamless integration with PostgreSQL. Its weaknesses involve potential complexity in setup and management for distributed systems and limitations in certain advanced PostgreSQL features. Competitors include Amazon Aurora, Google Cloud Spanner, CockroachDB, and YugabyteDB.
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A Citus expert must have strong proficiency in PostgreSQL, knowledge of distributed database architecture, experience with SQL query optimization, and familiarity with data sharding techniques. They should also be skilled in managing and monitoring multi-node database clusters and possess scripting abilities for automation and maintenance tasks.
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