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Welcome to the letsgodb wiki!

Here you'll find some technical specifications of the project, how it is built and the methods used to handle different aspect of the database.

letsgodb is a lightweight, educational SQL database engine written in Go, designed to help you understand database internals by building your own from scratch.

Contents

• Architecture
• How It Works
• Command Reference
• Implementation Details
• Results & Challenges
• Roadmap & Future Enhancements
• Getting Started
• References

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What is letsgodb?

letsgodb is a minimalist SQL database that exposes the technical inner workings of a database engine, serving as both a learning tool and a functional database for small projects.

Why build a DB from scratch?

• Educational: Deepen your understanding of parsing, storage, and query execution.
• Technical: Experiment with database features in Go.
• Problem Solving: Offers a hackable, transparent alternative to black-box systems.

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