Season 2 · Episode 1124
The Database Explosion: Why One Size No Longer Fits All
From vector stores to edge computing, discover why the world now has over 1,000 databases and why Postgres isn't always the answer.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
March 12, 202627m 55s
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Show Notes
We explore the staggering growth of the "Database of Databases," a catalog tracking over 1,000 unique storage systems and the technical necessity driving this massive fragmentation. Learn how shifting hardware, the AI boom, and the nuances of the PACELC theorem are forcing engineers to move past general-purpose tools like Postgres in favor of extreme specialization. From vector search and columnar storage to the constraints of edge computing, we dive into why the "right tool for the job" has never been more complicated—or more essential for modern performance.