CoRecursive: Coding Stories

Story: The Untold Story of SQLite

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Jul 2, 2021
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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.
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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.
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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.
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