May 24, 2026 • 7 mins
In this episode of The Programming Languages Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why SQLite—a tiny, embedded database engine—is the most deployed database on the planet. They trace its origins with D. Richard Hipp back in 2000, unpack how it powers everything from smartphones to airplanes to web browsers, and discuss the surprising trade-offs that make it a go-to choice for millions of developers. With over one trillion SQLite databases in active use, this episode reveals the quiet revolution of a library that prioritizes simplicity, portability, and reliability over scale. Lucas and Luna also touch on its role in edge computing and how it competes with cloud-native databases like DuckDB. A must-listen for any developer curious about the invisible infrastructure under modern applications.
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