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System.Data.SQLite to Support ADO.NET vNext
SQLite is a lightweight database engine written in C. Designed to be cross-platform, it doesn't have any external dependencies and only takes about 250 KB of disk space. Though it doesn't support all of SQL92, it is suitable for smaller projects, especially ones that need cross-platform support. And to top it all off, the source code is in the public domain.
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SQL Server Everywhere: the Future of Lightweight Databases
What is a developer who wants a light-weight, file-sharing based database to do? The answer is SQL Server Everywhere (SSEv). Like Jet, it is an in-process, file-sharing based engine. Though it lacks the functionality of SQL Server, it is suitable for small end-user applications that run on the desktop.
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H2 1.0 Database by Hypersonic Creator is Out
HSQLDB creator Thomas Mueller has released 1.0 final of H2, his pure Java database successor to HSQLDB. H2's focus is to be best database for the lower end (low number of concurrent connections, embedded usage). InfoQ spoke to H2 creator Thomas Mueller to find out more.
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Deploy Your Production Rails Applications at the Engine Yard
Engine Yard is the first Rails application deployment service that combines serious and scalable infrastructure with easy management at an affordable price.
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Database Regression Testing: Isn't It Time to Bring Quality to Data Management?
Mission-critical business functionality is often implemented in stored procedures within your databases, and data is an important corporate asset. This article overviews a strategy for effective DB regression testing.
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db4o User Conference in London
The db4o User Conference (dUC) will take place in London from July 10 to 11, featuring keynotes from Carl Rosenberger, Ted Neward, and Christof Wittig.