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Database replication lag can be addressed through several approaches. You should monitor replication metrics, optimize your queries to reduce write load, ensure network bandwidth is sufficient, and consider using synchronous replication for critical transactions. It's also important to tune your replication settings and implement proper connection pooling. Each approach has trade-offs that should be considered based on your specific use case and requirements.
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"How does PostgreSQL handle MVCC and what are the implications for vacuum..."
TL;DR
MVCC uses transaction IDs (xmin/xmax) on each tuple. Dead tuples accumulate and require VACUUM to reclaim space.
MVCC in PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL implements MVCC by storing multiple physical versions of each row. Each transaction sees a snapshot...
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