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Turso is rewriting SQLite in Rust (Changelog Interviews #626)
Jan 30, 2025
Glauber Costa, co-founder and CEO of Turso, discusses the exciting initiative of rewriting SQLite in Rust with innovative solutions like Limbo and libSQL. He explains the challenges posed by SQLite’s public domain status and how they aim to foster a community-driven approach to database technology. Glauber delves into the project's unique testing methods, including Deterministic Simulation Testing, and shares anecdotes that add a personal touch to the technical conversation. The vision for a more robust, scalable database system shines through, promising a new era for open-source databases.
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- Turso is creating LibSQL as a community-driven alternative to SQLite, addressing limitations in public contributions and innovation.
- The ambitious project Limbo aims to rewrite SQLite in Rust, introducing new features while fostering a collaborative development environment.
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Introduction to Terso and LibSQL
Terso, co-founded by Glabra Costa, focuses on delivering an open source distributed database powered by LibSQL, an initiative created as a community-driven version of SQLite. The primary motivation for developing LibSQL arose from the recognition that, while SQLite is public domain software, it does not support public contributions, limiting community involvement and innovation. The founders sought to create a more adaptable and collaborative platform by forking SQLite, which would allow for enhancements and the addition of new features. This pursuit underscores their vision for creating a robust open source community around database technology.
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