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How does Rails support multi-database architecture?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Rails supports multiple databases for scaling and separation of concerns.
Deep explanation
Rails 6+ allows multiple DB configurations including writing, reading, and sharding databases. This helps scale large systems by separating workloads and improving performance.
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