Sharding

Sharding is a method used to break a large database into smaller, more manageable pieces called "shards." Each shard holds a portion of the data, making it easier to store, retrieve, and manage information efficiently. By distributing the workload across multiple shards, systems can improve performance, reduce downtime, and enhance scalability. This approach allows applications to handle more users and larger data volumes without slowing down, similar to how a pizza can be cut into slices for easier sharing. Each slice, or shard, operates independently but still contributes to the overall system's functionality.