How Quora scaled MySQL

How Quora scaled their MySQL database to support 100k+ queries per second.

Hi Friends,

Welcome to the 83rd issue of the Polymathic Engineers newsletter.

This week, we discuss an interesting case study for system design: how Quora scaled their MySQL database to support 100k+ queries per second.

Quora is a popular question-and-answer platform that connects people seeking knowledge with those with the expertise to share.

Since its la…