Configure a Read Replica Database in Django
Configure a Read Replica Database in Django | Towards Data Science
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTWhen and How to Configure a Read Replica Database in DjangoImage by Petrebels on UnsplashWhen and How to Configure a Read Replica Database in DjangoIn software engineering, one of the most crucial steps is the choice of architecture, so much so that any error in the choice may result in malfunctioning of the website that can adversely affect the business performance.Usually, the issues related to system performance, especially for large and complex systems, are critical to maintain and diagnose since they may be related to distinct software environments. These issues may arise from multiple factors including — hardware, software, or network related issues.The following article will discuss issues related to database performance and approaches that can be adopted to mitigate them using read-replicas. My current experience is based on the App Engine application with PostgreSQL replication deployed on the Google Cloud Platform.Performance issues within DatabasesUnder most common scenarios, the system can get slaggy due to the issues related to the database performance. There are multiple factors that can…