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LIES, DAMN LIES, AND DATABASE BENCHMARKS

questdb.com19 min read

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QuestDB is an open-source time-series database designed for high-performance applications, known for its ultra-low latency and considerable throughput capabilities. Benchmarking databases can often yield misleading results due to factors such as process persistence and the nature of query execution. Adjustments to benchmarking methods, such as allowing processes to remain active during queries or increasing iteration counts, can alter performance rankings.