In Flipkart’s search infrastructure, the foundational service, Mustang manages the SOLR index. Currently, we operate on various shards catering to various business units such as Flipkart, Grocery…

Flipkart's blog is an informative platform that offers a  strategies, insights, and best practices for success in the competitive landscape of online retail. From customer acquisition and retention strategies to logistics optimization and marketplace dynamics, it covers a wide range of topics relevant to e-commerce entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. Through a combination of industry analysis, expert interviews, and real-world case studies, the blog provides  guidance and inspiration for businesses looking to thrive in the ever-evolving world of online commerce.

Flipkart Tech

Learn how Flipkart optimized the server bootstrap time for its search infrastructure by using RocksDB, reducing the time from 30-40 minutes to 6 minutes. Redis was causing a bottleneck in the process, and by using RocksDB as an embedded database, data could be stored locally and accessed more efficiently. The article also discusses the challenges faced and optimizations implemented to further improve performance.

Server bootstrap optimization using RocksDB