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Version-controlled databases using Prolly trees

The article discusses Dolt, an open-source project that implements version control for SQL databases using a variant of B-trees called Prolly trees. This technology allows developers to perform Git-like operations such as branching, committing, and diffing directly within MySQL-compatible environments.

Background

Traditional relational databases lack native version control capabilities, making it difficult to track schema changes or revert data states without complex external tools. Dolt aims to bridge this gap by integrating Git-like workflows directly into the database engine.

Source
Lobsters
Published
Jul 6, 2026 at 03:28 AM
Score
6.0 / 10