SeaweedFS is an open-source, distributed file system that builds on top of a simple yet powerful storage layer. Unlike traditional distributed storage systems that often come with significant complexity and overhead, SeaweedFS focuses on simplicity, high performance, and efficiency. It achieves this by utilizing a flat namespace, a lightweight master, and a scalable, distributed architecture that can handle billions of files with ease.

In this talk, we will explore the core design principles of SeaweedFS and how they contribute to its scalability and efficiency. We will discuss the storage layer, including its use of volume servers for storage and a master server for metadata management. We will also cover the file system implementation details.

Finally, we will discuss other possibilities to organize data with this storage layer.