#data-storage
8 episodes
#1233: Why "Just Use Postgres" Isn't Always Enough
Can one database do it all? Explore why hardware constraints and data geometry keep specialized databases like Snowflake and ClickHouse alive.
#1211: Escaping JOIN Hell: The SQL Developer’s Guide to Neo4j
Stop struggling with 15-deep JOINs. Learn how Neo4j turns relationships into first-class citizens for faster, more intuitive data modeling.
#1124: The Database Explosion: Why One Size No Longer Fits All
From vector stores to edge computing, discover why the world now has over 1,000 databases and why Postgres isn't always the answer.
#742: The Dark Archive: Saving Extremism for History
When mainstream sites delete toxic content, how do researchers save it? Explore the "memory hole" of digital hate speech and dark archives.
#620: ZFS Decoded: Recovering Data After Hardware Failure
Your motherboard fried, but is your data safe? Discover the secrets of ZFS portability, forced imports, and professional recovery workflows.
#589: Beyond Git: Taming the Chaos of AI and Large Media Assets
When AI agents and 4K video crash your repo, it’s time for better tools. Explore why Git fails and how Perforce and DVC save the day.
#564: Beyond the Factory Reset: How to Truly Erase Your Data
Think a factory reset protects your old data? Herman and Corn reveal why your digital "ghosts" might still be lurking on your old devices.
#409: RAID Demystified: Speed, Safety, and Data Survival
Learn the math behind RAID levels, the risks of drive rebuilds, and why ZFS is the modern gold standard for data integrity.