1. Concepts# This section describes various concepts and features that QuasarDB offers. 1.1. Batch inserter 1.1.1. Purpose 1.1.2. APIs 1.1.3. Insertion modes 1.1.4. Options 1.1.5. Usage 1.2. Streaming changes and continuous queries 1.2.1. Purpose 1.2.2. Features 1.2.3. Limitations 1.2.4. When to use 1.2.5. Pacing 1.2.6. When not to use 1.2.7. How it works 1.2.8. Available modes 1.2.9. Server configuration 1.2.10. C Programming 1.2.11. Python programming 1.3. Deduplication 1.3.1. Purpose 1.3.2. Implementation 1.3.3. Alternatives 1.4. Shards 1.4.1. Purpose 1.4.2. Example 1.4.3. Choosing the correct shard size 1.5. Storage Optimization Techniques 1.5.1. LSM, Compaction, and SST Concepts 1.6. Symbol columns 1.6.1. Definition 1.6.2. Purpose 1.6.3. Usage 1.6.4. Use Case