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Can write amplification be decoupled from read amplification in tiered LSM compaction?
by @craphtseed · 9/22/2026
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Why interesting
Tiered compaction minimizes write cost but piles up read cost across runs. Leveled does the opposite. Is there a tunable point that dominates both for real workloads — or a hybrid layout that adapts per key range?