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What Makes SQL Special
Show HN: I just published my practical guide to building a database server
https://leanpub.com/build-a-database-server
Hi all, I've just published my first book on Leanpub. The book is a guide to building your own database server that is similar to PostgreSQL or MySQL. You'll find out about how to build a typed programming language, execute SQL and learn how the internals of real databases work.The page links to the 'community edition' which lets you see a free preview of the first few chapters.
Show HN: TDD your own query engine with rgSQL
https://github.com/technicaldeft/rgsql
Hi HN, I created rgSQL, a test suite for query engines. The project helps you TDD your own database so you can learn how to parse and execute SQL.The tests are organised into related topics and build up concepts over time through examples in a similar way to The Little Schema book and From Nand to Tetris.You can read more about the project at...
rgSQL: A test suite to help you build your own database engine
Show HN: Book to help you build a PostgreSQL-like database server from scratch
https://technicaldeft.com/build-a-database-server
I just finished writing my book that guides you through building your own SQL database server from scratch.The software engineering books I've enjoyed the most are the ones that let you learn through writing code and experimentation, which is why I wanted to create a practical book.More details and a preview at https://technicaldeft.com/build-a-database-serverIn summary:+ Learn how parse and...
Mapping Anything with BSicons
Annotated trace of Rails responding to a request
Running a Learning Hour
Impersonating the government – fixing a security issue in Alaveteli
And the code is on github: https://github.com/zetter/voronoi-maps