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Replace Redis with MySQL (And Know When to Stop): The SKIP LOCKED Pattern
Shopify replaced Redis with MySQL SKIP LOCKED for inventory reservations. DoorDash replaced Redis Cluster with stateless Kvrocks. The lesson isn't "Redis is bad" — it's about matching infrastructure to access patterns.
AdminAugust 5, 202612 min read

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