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Re:Show HN: I wrote a RDBMS (SQLite clone) from scratch in p... by keithalewis on Sunday August 13, 2023 @10:03PM (#37116634)
Just trying to encourage clear and accurate communication. I agree with your first sentence. The only thing unfair is the author claiming it is a SQLite clone. It isn't, as we both seem to agree. It is a form of cheating.
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Re:Show HN: I wrote a RDBMS (SQLite clone) from scratch in p... by spanspan on Monday August 14, 2023 @12:06AM (#37117360)
Fair. It’s “inspired by”, not a “clone”. Frankly, I don’t think these terms are that specific, that one couldn’t level the same point against “inspired by”.. in what sense is it inspired?
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