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Turso is rewriting SQLite in Rust (Interview)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Reimagining Database Solutions

This chapter explores the founders' journey in developing an alternative to SQLite, driven by the limitations they encountered with the original database. They discuss their decision to fork SQLite to create LibSQL, emphasizing the significance of open-source community involvement and the challenges of achieving greater flexibility. The chapter highlights their innovative approaches, including deterministic simulation testing, and introduces a new database, Tiger Beetle, designed for financial applications.

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