# Log-based CDC (Binlog, WAL)

Change Data Capture (CDC)

## Learning Cards

1. **What is Log-Based Change Data Capture (CDC)?**  
   Easy 2 min read  
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2. **How Log-Based CDC Works: From Log Entries to Change Events**  
   Medium 3 min read  
   [Learn More](/content/learn/change-data-capture/log-based-cdc/how-log-based-cdc-works-from-log-entries-to-change-events/index.html)

3. **Production Reality: Running CDC at Scale**  
   Medium 3 min read  
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4. **Trade-Offs: Log-Based CDC vs Alternative Approaches**  
   Hard 3 min read  
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5. **Failure Modes and Advanced Challenges in Log-Based CDC**  
   Hard 3 min read  
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