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I replaced my 500MB vector database Docker stack with a 3MB embedded engine

I replaced my 500MB vector database Docker stack with a 3MB embedded engine

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What’s New At Releem - January 2026

What’s New At Releem - January 2026

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MongoDB Schema Design: Do’s and Don’ts for Real Projects

MongoDB Schema Design: Do’s and Don’ts for Real Projects

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Generate database documentation with SchemaSpy & Docker (Windows, Linux, macOS)

Generate database documentation with SchemaSpy & Docker (Windows, Linux, macOS)

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Building a Low-Latency MVCC Graph+Vector Database: The Pitfalls That Actually Matter

Building a Low-Latency MVCC Graph+Vector Database: The Pitfalls That Actually Matter

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Non-First Normal Forms and MongoDB: an alternative to 4NF to address 3NF anomalies

Non-First Normal Forms and MongoDB: an alternative to 4NF to address 3NF anomalies

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Neon Has a Free Tier — Serverless Postgres With Branching, 512 MB Storage, and No Credit Card

Neon Has a Free Tier — Serverless Postgres With Branching, 512 MB Storage, and No Credit Card

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Active-Passive vs Active-Active: How to Know Which Pattern Fits Your Database

Active-Passive vs Active-Active: How to Know Which Pattern Fits Your Database

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Hybrid Orchestration Basics: Avoiding Single-Provider Risks in 2026

Hybrid Orchestration Basics: Avoiding Single-Provider Risks in 2026

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SQLite Can Do More Than You Think — Full-Text Search, JSON, Window Functions, and 281TB Databases

SQLite Can Do More Than You Think — Full-Text Search, JSON, Window Functions, and 281TB Databases

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SQLite Is Enough for Your Side Project — Full-Text Search, JSON, and WAL Mode Included

SQLite Is Enough for Your Side Project — Full-Text Search, JSON, and WAL Mode Included

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DuckDB Changed How I Process CSV Files — 7 Queries That Replace pandas

DuckDB Changed How I Process CSV Files — 7 Queries That Replace pandas

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Unpopular Opinion: You Don't Need a Database for Most Side Projects

Unpopular Opinion: You Don't Need a Database for Most Side Projects

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DuckDB Just Made SQLite Look Slow — Run Analytics on CSVs Without a Database

DuckDB Just Made SQLite Look Slow — Run Analytics on CSVs Without a Database

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SQLite Just Got Vector Search — Here's How to Use It for AI (No Database Server Needed)

SQLite Just Got Vector Search — Here's How to Use It for AI (No Database Server Needed)

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