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1. arnath · 1790959938 · focus · HN ↗

   Why would you rewrite something that’s widely considered one of the best written and tested pieces of software in the world?

   1. d1l · 1790964675 · focus · HN ↗

      I think Richard Hipp has quipped “if you think you can build a better SQLite by god you’re welcome to try!”

      1. SQLite · 1790972490 · focus · HN ↗

         I do not recall ever saying that.

         1. d1l · 1791066247 · focus · HN ↗

            <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;m.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=x8_ZZhRL3YU&amp;ra=m" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;m.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=x8_ZZhRL3YU&amp;ra=m

            54min in was what I was thinking of.

            “Lots of people have tried, you’re welcome to try”

            I apologize if I gave a bad gloss, but I think it was roughly in the spirit of what you said.

            1. hitekker · 1791071074 · focus · HN ↗

               Thanks for the link, I watched it for myself and wrote a fuller transcript.

                 Q: If a young developer said they wanted to fork SQLite and build something better, what would you tell them?
               
                 A: ... lots of people have tried. You're welcome to try. I think that the time has passed; it takes twenty five years, and it takes maniacal devotion to the cause.
               

               This transcript doesn&#x27;t include the hesitation, pauses, repeated words, incredulity etc. I got the vibe of beware wasted effort not an enthusiastic go do it quip.

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