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Birth of SQLite from Frustration
- Richard created SQLite out of frustration with the unreliable Informix database on a battleship project.
- He designed a serverless database engine to read directly from disk, improving reliability in critical systems.
Motorola Kickstarts Professional Work
- Motorola contacted Richard to add SQLite to their new cell phone OS around 2000-2001.
- Richard was surprised by the request and offered enhancements for a modest fee, starting professional support.
AOL Meeting Reveals Feature Flaw
- AOL invited Richard to discuss a contract needing custom SQLite enhancements with spatial indexing.
- During the meeting, Richard discovered a flaw in his own temporary index feature and had to adjust on the spot.