Custom PlanetScale Development Services

PlanetScale development services β€” we design, deploy & manage MySQL databases on PlanetScale. Branching, zero-downtime migrations, sharding & performance optimization included.

Custom PlanetScale Solutions

Custom PlanetScale Solutions

Design and deploy MySQL databases on PlanetScale β€” with database branching, non-blocking schema changes, read replicas, and connection management configured for production workloads.

PlanetScale Migration & Setup

PlanetScale Migration & Setup

Migrate from self-managed MySQL, RDS, or other database platforms to PlanetScale β€” with schema import, data transfer, and zero-downtime cutover using PlanetScale's migration tooling.

PlanetScale Scaling & Optimization

PlanetScale Scaling & Optimization

Optimize your PlanetScale databases with query analysis, indexing strategies, connection pooling, and horizontal sharding β€” handling production traffic at scale with predictable latency.

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  3. Get selected candidates who have been thoroughly evaluated in just a few days.

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  5. Get a list of devs who match the best. You select the developers you like.

  6. Interview

  7. We contact selected devs in 48 hours. You interview & choose the best one.

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Alpina Tech designs and manages MySQL databases on PlanetScale for teams that need a database platform built for modern development workflows. We handle schema design, migration, branching strategy, and performance tuning β€” giving you a MySQL-compatible database with Git-like branching and zero-downtime schema changes powered by Vitess.

Database Design & Setup

We architect PlanetScale databases for your application:

  • Schema design with normalized tables, proper indexing, and foreign key considerations for PlanetScale’s Vitess-based architecture
  • Database branching strategy β€” development, staging, and production branches mirroring your Git workflow
  • Connection string configuration with PlanetScale’s secure connection protocol
  • Regional deployment selection for lowest latency to your application servers
  • Organization and database-level access controls with role-based permissions

Database Branching & Schema Changes

PlanetScale’s branching model changes how teams manage database schemas. We configure:

  • Development branches for safe schema experimentation without affecting production data
  • Deploy requests for schema changes β€” reviewed, approved, and applied like pull requests
  • Non-blocking schema migrations that run in the background without locking tables or causing downtime
  • Schema revert capability for rolling back changes when issues are detected
  • Branch-based CI/CD integration for automated schema validation in pull request workflows

Query Performance & Optimization

We tune PlanetScale databases for production throughput:

  • PlanetScale Insights analysis β€” identifying slow queries, missing indexes, and table scan patterns
  • Index optimization based on actual query patterns and execution plans
  • Connection pooling configuration to handle high-concurrency workloads
  • Read replica routing for separating read-heavy analytics from transactional writes
  • Query caching strategies at the application layer to reduce database round-trips

Migration to PlanetScale

We migrate databases from self-managed MySQL and other platforms:

  • MySQL and MariaDB migration β€” schema import, data transfer, and application connection updates
  • Amazon RDS and Aurora migration β€” with PlanetScale’s import tool for online data replication
  • Foreign key constraint adaptation β€” restructuring schemas for PlanetScale’s Vitess-compatible model
  • Application ORM configuration updates for Prisma, Sequelize, TypeORM, Django, Rails, and Laravel
  • Staged cutover with dual-write verification to ensure data consistency before switching

Horizontal Sharding & Scale

For databases that outgrow single-node capacity, PlanetScale’s Vitess foundation enables horizontal scaling:

  • Sharding strategy design β€” selecting shard keys based on query patterns and data distribution
  • Automated shard rebalancing as data volume grows
  • Cross-shard query routing handled transparently by Vitess
  • Multi-region read replicas for global applications with low-latency reads
  • Capacity planning and cost modeling for cluster scaling decisions

We extend these configurations with application-level patterns for shard-aware data access.

How We Approach PlanetScale Projects

Schema & Workload Assessment We evaluate your current database schema, query patterns, and scaling requirements. PlanetScale’s Vitess architecture has specific considerations β€” foreign key handling, schema change workflows, and sharding boundaries β€” that we address upfront.

Branching Workflow Setup We configure database branches aligned with your development process. Development branches for feature work, staging for pre-production validation, and a protected production branch with deploy request approvals.

Migration & Validation We migrate data with PlanetScale’s import tools, validate schema compatibility, and run application test suites against the new database. Performance benchmarks confirm query latency meets requirements before cutover.

Optimization & Handoff We configure Insights monitoring, optimize high-frequency queries, and document the branching workflow. Your team receives clear procedures for creating branches, submitting deploy requests, and monitoring database performance.

Technology Stack with PlanetScale

Database & Platform

  • PlanetScale β€” managed MySQL-compatible database powered by Vitess
  • Vitess β€” horizontal scaling engine for MySQL, originally built at YouTube
  • Database Branching β€” Git-like branches for schema development and testing
  • Deploy Requests β€” reviewed, non-blocking schema migrations

Connectivity & Tooling

  • PlanetScale CLI (pscale) β€” branch management, connection tunnels, and schema operations
  • PlanetScale Connect β€” secure database connections without IP allowlisting
  • PlanetScale Insights β€” query performance analysis and slow query detection
  • PlanetScale Import β€” online migration tool for importing existing MySQL databases

ORM & Framework Support

  • Prisma β€” first-class PlanetScale adapter with referential integrity mode
  • Rails Active Record, Django ORM, Laravel Eloquent β€” MySQL-compatible ORMs
  • TypeORM, Sequelize, Drizzle β€” Node.js ORM integration
  • Any MySQL-compatible client β€” standard MySQL protocol support

Business Benefits

  • Zero-downtime schema changes β€” PlanetScale applies schema migrations in the background using Vitess online DDL. No table locks, no maintenance windows, no application downtime during ALTER TABLE operations.
  • Database branching for safe development β€” create isolated database branches for feature work, test schema changes without risk, and merge via deploy requests. Database workflows match your Git workflow.
  • Horizontal scaling built in β€” PlanetScale runs on Vitess, the same technology that scaled YouTube’s MySQL. When your data outgrows a single node, sharding activates without application rewrites.
  • No connection management overhead β€” PlanetScale handles connection pooling, TLS, and credential rotation. Your application connects via a connection string β€” no PgBouncer, ProxySQL, or bastion hosts to maintain.
  • Query Insights without external tooling β€” PlanetScale Insights identifies slow queries, missing indexes, and table scans directly in the dashboard. Performance optimization starts without installing monitoring infrastructure.
  • MySQL compatibility β€” PlanetScale speaks standard MySQL protocol. Existing applications, ORMs, and tooling work without rewriting queries or changing database drivers.

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