Kubai Kevin

3 articles tagged Sql

Pagination for large datasets: offset vs cursor

How offset and keyset pagination behave on large datasets, where each fails, and how to ship signed cursors that stay correct under writes.

15 min read · 8 November 2026

RAG on legacy systems: vector DB vs. full-text SQL

Compare vector databases and in-database vector search for adding RAG to legacy systems, with latency, cost, and operational trade-offs.

14 min read · 30 June 2026

Soft deletes fail: what breaks first

Soft deletes leak into every query and bloat indexes. Here is how to measure the damage and move to a tiered live/archive/cold lifecycle.

13 min read · 9 June 2026