Database School Migrating from Postgres to SQLite with Kent C. Dodds
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Jun 20, 2024 In this enlightening discussion, Kent C. Dodds, a key figure in the React community and creator of the Epic Stack, shares his expertise on migrating from Postgres to SQLite. Kent highlights the simplicity and efficiency of using SQLite to solve common database challenges, balancing tech projects with family life. He dives into performance management with Lightstream and LiteFS, emphasizes enhancing user experience, and explores the future of educational podcasts. Tune in for valuable insights into modern web infrastructure!
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Early Fly.io Adoption
- Kent C. Dodds explains how he prioritized global, edge-deployed infrastructure for his website.
- Early adoption of Fly.io's Postgres clusters provided speed but introduced management complexity.
Dynamic Content Challenges
- Kent explains that server-rendered dynamic content and personalized recommendations prevent traditional CDN caching.
- He chose a multi-region approach for data proximity to servers.
Website Complexity
- Kent C. Dodds's website has dynamic elements like team-based blog post ownership and personalized recommendations.
- This complexity led him to seek simplification from his initial Postgres setup.