Introducing the first alpha of Turso: The next evolution of SQLite
10 months ago
- #Database
- #OpenSource
- #SQLite
- Announcement of 'Project Limbo', a full rewrite of SQLite, now named 'Turso'.
- First alpha release of Turso, aiming to match SQLite's reliability with advanced testing techniques.
- Offering $1,000 for finding data corruption bugs missed by their testing.
- Turso addresses modern application needs that SQLite can't handle, with over 115 contributors.
- Uses Deterministic Simulation Testing (DST) and partnership with Antithesis for robustness.
- Alpha features include basic SQLite operations and an asynchronous interface; some features still in development.
- Turso is already being used in projects like Spice.ai, showing performance improvements.
- Focus on stability and reliability achieved through partnerships with Antithesis and Blacksmith.
- Open invitation for community involvement and design partners.