Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is it called sharding?

Why is it called sharding?

Bianca Bianca Thu Dec 26 2024 | 6 answers 1837
I'm curious about the origin of the term 'sharding'. Why is this technique of splitting data across multiple databases or servers referred to as sharding? Why is it called sharding?

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Lorenzo Lorenzo Sat Dec 28 2024
By breaking down large databases, sharding facilitates faster operations.

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SsangyongSpirited SsangyongSpirited Sat Dec 28 2024
Sharding represents a method of database partitioning.

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CryptoAlly CryptoAlly Sat Dec 28 2024
Management of databases becomes more manageable with sharding.

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Enrico Enrico Sat Dec 28 2024
It involves dividing large databases into smaller components.

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CoinMaster CoinMaster Sat Dec 28 2024
The term "shard" signifies a fractional part of a whole.

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