Cryptocurrency Q&A What is sharded?

What is sharded?

Alessandra Alessandra Tue Nov 19 2024 | 5 answers 1212
I'm trying to understand the concept of sharding. Could someone explain what 'sharded' means in a technological or computer science context? I'm particularly interested in its application and how it works. What is sharded?

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Raffaele Raffaele Wed Nov 20 2024
By implementing sharding, databases can operate more efficiently and swiftly.

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Maria Maria Wed Nov 20 2024
Sharding represents a sophisticated method of database partitioning.

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LucyStone LucyStone Wed Nov 20 2024
It involves dividing large databases into smaller, more manageable segments.

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DigitalBaron DigitalBaron Wed Nov 20 2024
These segmented parts are termed as data shards.

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CoinPrince CoinPrince Wed Nov 20 2024
The terminology "shard" originates from the meaning of a small portion of a whole.

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