Centralised databases are for laggards. Distributed, embedded databases like SQLite are the future of enterprise data.
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The relational database world is in denial about distributed systems. SQLite, dismissed as a toy, quietly powers global applications and billions of devices. Its serverless architecture and embeddability make it ideal for edge computing and local-first applications. Stop overcomplicating your data infrastructure. Why are we still tethered to monolithic databases?
The strongest counter
SQLite lacks the enterprise features and tooling of PostgreSQL or MySQL. Its limitations with concurrent writes and complex queries make it unsuitable for most high-scale, multi-user applications. It's a niche solution at best.
