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What is read/write splitting in databases?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Read/write splitting separates read and write operations across different nodes.
Deep explanation
Writes go to primary database while reads are distributed to replicas, improving scalability. However, it introduces replication lag challenges.
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