Hi, it’s us again, the ones who used to store our database in a single JSON file on disk, and then moved to etcd. Time for another change! We’re going to put everything in a single file on disk again.

Hacker News is a community-driven platform for sharing and discussing technology news, startups, and programming-related topics. Through user submissions and comments, Hacker News offers insights into emerging technology trends, industry developments, and entrepreneurial ventures. Readers can participate in discussions, share their insights, and stay informed about the latest advancements in technology and innovation.

Hacker News

We used to store our database in a single JSON file on disk, and then moved to etcd. Time for another change! We’re going to put everything in asingle file on disks again. We need something easier to dive into and get back out of quickly, a database similar to common development systems.

A database for 2022