Tag rqlite

rqlite v10.2: Improving the web console

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, distributed relational database built on SQLite and Raft. Version 10.2.0 has been released with more improvements to the built-in web console and mutual TLS support.

rqlite reaches 1 million Docker downloads

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, fault-tolerant database built on SQLite and Raft. It’s reached a new milestone this week – 1 million Docker downloads. Thanks to the entire rqlite community for their support and engagement with rqlite.

rqlite v10.1: Schema management via the Web Console

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, distributed relational database built on SQLite and Raft. Version 10.1.0 has been released with improvements to the built-in web console. The web console now support directly examining the schema of your database tables, and basic…

Taking control of the SQLite WAL

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, fault-tolerant relational database built on SQLite and Raft. Version 10 is out now. rqlite uses SQLite as its storage engine and has a particular relationship with the SQLite Write-Ahead Log (WAL). SQLite, left to itself, manages its…

rqlite 10.0: Better clustering and better management

rqlite is a lightweight, user-friendly, open-source, distributed relational database. It’s written in Go, employs Raft for distributed consensus, and uses SQLite as its storage engine. rqlite v10.0 has been released and introduces improved cluster and management features, including a new…

New guide for working with rqlite clusters

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, distributed relational database built on SQLite and Raft. I’ve published a new guide for client applications, explaining the various techniques you can use to access rqlite clusters. You can check it out here.

Native Linux packages for rqlite

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, distributed relational database built on SQLite and Raft. Starting with v9.4.1 rqlite now ships native Linux packages (.deb and .rpm) for easier installation and upgrades. Both amd64 and arm64 packages are available.

The source code was the moat. But not anymore

Last week I started using some of the new coding agents properly. Not in a careful, experimental way, but properly — for three days on rqlite. Claude Code. Copilot CLI. Tools I had yet to fully integrate into how I…

Agentic coding with Claude and Copilot

After many months of direct ChatGPT use, I’ve finally started coding with the help of Copilot and Claude Code. It’s definitely an intriguing experience. The biggest difference so far? I’m going to hit my Claude Code Pro limits pretty quickly,…

rqlite images now available on GitHub Container Registry

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source distributed relational database implemented in Go, and which uses SQLite as its storage engine. rqlite container images are now mirrored to GitHub Container Registry (GHCR). Images on Docker Hub and GHCR carry the same tags and digests; you can…

rqlite reaches 17,000 stars on GitHub

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source distributed relational database implemented in Go, and which uses SQLite as its storage engine. It has reached a new milestone in the open-source community by surpassing 17,000 stars on GitHub. Thanks to everyone for the ongoing support.

On the way to rqlite 9.0

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, distributed relational database written in Go, which uses SQLite as its storage engine. Development for the 9.0 release has started, and should be an important release. The main goals for 9.0 include: Change Data Capture…

Consistency Over Availability: How rqlite handles the CAP Theorem

rqlite is a lightweight, user-friendly, open-source, distributed relational database. It’s written in Go and uses SQLite as its storage engine. When it comes to distributed systems the CAP theorem is an essential concept. It states that it’s impossible for a distributed database to simultaneously provide…

rqlite development: the Agents are here

rqlite  is a lightweight, open-source, distributed relational database written in Go. It uses SQLite as its storage engine and Raft for consensus. I’ve been developing rqlite for about ten years, and until recently, the workflow hadn’t changed much. I write the code. Others contribute here…

New JDBC driver for rqlite

rqlite is a lightweight, user-friendly, open-source, distributed relational database. It’s written in Go and uses SQLite as its storage engine. Thanks to Jesus Zazueta there is a new JDBC driver for rqlite. Specifically it’s a Type 4 driver, which means it communicates directly with the…

rqlite 8.37.0: Automatic reloading of X.509 Certificates

rqlite is a lightweight, user-friendly, open-source, distributed relational database. It’s written in Go and uses SQLite as its storage engine. Version 8.37.0 adds automatic reloading of X.509 certificates and keys. rqlite now monitors the relevant files and reloads them without…

New Java client for rqlite

rqlite is a lightweight, open-source distributed relational database implemented in Go, and which uses SQLite as its storage engine. I have developed a new Java client for rqlite. It provides minimal abstraction and interacts directly with the rqlite HTTP API.…