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AtenaDB

AtenaDB is a distributed key-value database built from scratch for speed, reliability, and low operational friction.

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Problem 🧩

Reduce complexity while preserving distributed-system reliability.

Technical key βš™οΈ

Microsoft FASTER powers the storage engine, paired with a Raft-based consensus layer for distributed coordination.

Outcome πŸš€

An easy-to-use, cloud-native distributed K/V database that delivers incredible performance with low-latency behavior.

Architecture πŸ—οΈ

Architecture layer

C#/.NET service layer with gRPC + Protobuf contracts

Architecture layer

Raft-style consensus flow (leader election + log replication)

Architecture layer

Multi-user and multi-DB model with secure authentication

Reliability and operations πŸ›‘οΈ

Reliability

Checkpointing plus consistent recovery
TLS + HTTP2 by default for secure transport
Prometheus metrics and Grafana dashboards

Operations

Docker and Kubernetes deployment
Automated CI/CD pipeline
Resource-efficient cloud execution

Highlights 🌟

Key takeaways with the most relevant technical signals in focus.

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Built in C# with gRPC and Protobuf interfaces
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Microsoft FASTER for high-throughput K/V operations
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Raft-based consensus and replication for reliability
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Integrated monitoring stack with Prometheus and Grafana
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Containerized deployment on Docker and Kubernetes
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End-to-end ownership from architecture to operations

Technology stack 🧰

Grouped by role so the stack is easier to read at a glance.

Languages

🐹 Go #️⃣ C#

Core engine

⚑ Microsoft FASTER

Runtime and APIs

πŸ”— gRPC πŸ“‹ Protobuf

Infrastructure

🐳 Docker ☸️ Kubernetes

Observability

πŸ“ˆ Prometheus πŸ“Š Grafana

Project profile fit 🧠

A compact view of the signals this project communicates.

What it reflects ✨

Systems thinking

Ownership of a complex multi-component project

Performance and reliability reasoning

Clear design under constraints

What it shows πŸ”Ž

Distributed systems

Solution architecture design

End-to-end ownership

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