Best of SQLite — April 2024

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   Community Picks·2y

   "If this one guy got hit by a bus, the world's software would fall apart."

   The world's software is heavily reliant on a small number of critical projects that are maintained by a small team or even a single person. Failure to update these projects or the loss of the maintainer could have dire consequences for the entire computing infrastructure.

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   Hacker News·2y

   nalgeon/redka: Redis re-implemented with SQLite

   Redka is an implementation of Redis with SQLite, providing features such as data not needing to fit in RAM, ACID transactions, SQL views, and compatibility with Redis API.

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   ThePrimeTime·2y

   Sqlite Is The Most Used Database

   SqLite is the most widely used and deployed database, with over 1 trillion active databases. It is used in various applications including Android devices, iPhones, Mac, Windows 10, browsers, Skype, iTunes, and more. SqLite is open source and maintained by three developers. The testing process for SqLite involves extensive code coverage, including regression tests, fuzz tests, and tests simulating system crashes and errors. Additionally, the post mentions Charles Babbage, known for his contribution to computing by creating the Difference Engine and Analytical Machine.

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