The Balancing Act in Crafting a Read-Optimized Service In the world of software engineering, I find myself immersed in the realm of a read-optimized service. Today, I’m excited to share some of the fascinating trade-offs that we’ve encountered while designing this service. Along the way, I’ll also shed light on the challenges and incidents that have shaped our journey. So, let’s embark on this insightful exploration together! Disclaimer: I may not have the full context behind the design decisions, as they were made by the service’s previous owners.