The future is already here.
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PlanetScale

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PlanetScale is a MySQL-compatible, serverless database platform built on the tested scalability of Vitess. With predictable scale, workflow velocity, and the ability to deploy features without downtime, we empower development teams to do more with their time. PlanetScale created Vitess, a MySQL sharding solution powering products such as YouTube, Slack, Square and many more. PlanetScale’s expertise helps such businesses scale their new and existing infrastructure faster.