Database School
DHH discusses SQLite (and Stoicism)
Jun 13, 2024
DHH, co-founder of Basecamp and creator of Ruby on Rails, discusses the evolution and viability of SQLite for multi-user setups, embracing simplicity in software development, and implementing SQLite as a backend for caching and queuing in Rails applications. The conversation also includes insights on stoicism, conceptual compression, and the new product Workbook by ONCE.com.
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- SQLite's resurgence in multi-user scenarios due to simplicity and efficiency.
- Streamlining software complexity by reducing dependencies and focusing on stability.
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SQLite Usage and Advantages in Web Software Development
SQLite, a database that has been around for years, is gaining new attention due to advancements in computer speed and capabilities. Initially used for standalone applications, SQLite is now seen as viable for multi-user scenarios in web software. Once, a web software running single-tenant software on individual machines, found that SQLite's simplicity and efficiency aligned perfectly with its needs.
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