ChikkaDB – A Translation Layer to Use SQLite as a JSON Database

Introducing ChikkaDB - a server application providing a translation layer around SQLite that enables you to use SQLite as a MongoDB-compatible JSON database. It's a small personal project to explore the possibilities of SQLite's JSON and JSONB functions to their fullest. Sharing it here in case it interests any of you. Inviting everyone to try it out and share your feedback.

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