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Dev tools · June 28, 2021

Minimal versioned log structured relational DB in Common Lisp

a minimal versioned log structured relational DB in Common Lisp - GitHub - codr7/whirlog: a minimal versioned log structured relational DB in Common Lisp

Minimal versioned log structured relational DB in Common Lisp launched on June 28, 2021 with 110 votes, #390 of 3,650 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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This is a relational database system built in Common Lisp that uses a log-structured architecture with versioning capabilities. It is designed for developers who need a lightweight, file-based database written in Lisp. The system maintains a complete history of changes through its versioning approach and organizes data in a log-structured format rather than traditional table layouts, offering an alternative to conventional relational databases.

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