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What is HTAP?

At PlanetScale, we speak to developers at all stages of their database journey. The diversity of database products on the market today can make choosing the right one for your needs extremely difficult. The purpose of this blog post is not to reduce the complex database landscape to a simplistic view, but rather to offer a framework for developers to consider as they start to think about building applications for production. In this post, we will explore how to identify data processing methods f

Open LLM Leaderboard: DROP deep dive

Node.js 21.3.0 (Current)

Node.js 18.19.0 (LTS)

Guide to fast websites with Next.js: Tips for maximizing server speeds and minimizing client burden

is an agency obsessed with delivering fast websites such as jewelry brand , which went from a Shopify theme to a modern  website that instantly loads with 80% less JavaScript.TinloofJennifer FisherNext.js Read more

Node.js 16 is being deprecated on January 31, 2025

Following the Node.js 16 end of life on September 11, 2023, we are deprecating Node.js 16 for Builds and Functions on January 31, 2025. Will my existing deployments be affected? No, existing deployments with Serverless Functions will not be affected. When will I no longer be able to use Node.js 16? On January 31, 2025, Node.js 16 will be disabled in . Existing projects using 16 as the version for Functions will display an error when a new deployment is created.project settings How can I upgrade

Sam Altman returns as CEO, OpenAI has a new initial board

Mira Murati as CTO, Greg Brockman returns as President. Read messages from CEO Sam Altman and board chair Bret Taylor.

Introducing Insights Anomalies

Anyone responsible for a large production database can tell you that ensuring your database is healthy and performing optimally can be difficult and time-consuming. Even with battle-tested dashboards, the latest monitoring tools, and a deep understanding of your application, the phrase “Hey, is something up with the database?” strikes fear into the hearts of even the most experienced operators. Today, we are launching a powerful new set of capabilities in PlanetScale called Insights Anomalies, d