Everything on Data Structures

B-trees remain a foundational data structure in databases due to their efficiency in sorted order and spatial locality. Understanding and optimizing B-tree implementations is key to database performance.

Impact: Engineers who master B-tree optimization can significantly improve database performance and scalability, leading to better user experiences and lower infrastructure costs.

— from AI-Driven Engineering: Cockroach Labs CTO's Strategy · The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast· Sep 30, 2026