SQLite should have (Rust-style) editions
The author argues that SQLite should adopt a versioning system similar to Rust's 'editions' to address problematic default behaviors, such as the lack of enforced foreign key constraints. The piece highlights how these defaults can lead to data integrity issues in long-term projects.
Why it matters
It addresses a critical technical debt issue in one of the world's most widely used database engines.
Date: 2026-07-15 Git: https://gitlab.com/mort96/blog/blob/published/content/00000-home/00017-sqlite-editions.md
The article presents a technical critique and a proposed solution for software architecture.
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