ScyllaDB 2026.2: DynamoDB Streams and Vector Search, Trie Indexes, and Strongly Consistent Tables
Jun 29, 2026Tzach Livyatan
Summary
Introduces DynamoDB compatible API (Alternator) enhancements, including DynamoDB Streams compatibility (now GA) and a Vector Search extension. Discusses performance improvements with Trie index as the default and connection storm mitigation. Mentions experimental features like Strongly Consistent Tables and vNode-to-Tablet online migration.
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