"State of XTDB" by Jon Pither

Here is the meta description: "Get the latest updates on XTDB, a cutting-edge database that's evolving with the release of 2.0, featuring improved performance, new features, and simplified query language, with a focus on bi-temporality and more."

Key takeaways
  • XTDB is evolving with the release of 2.0, which brings temporal functionality, columnar architecture, and SQL.
  • The 2.0 branch is now available, with a focus on improving performance and making it easier to manage.
  • XTDB is also preparing for a GA release by the end of the year.
  • Core 2 is a new architecture that will service new features and non-functional requirements.
  • The query language has been simplified, with more logic now in the query itself.
  • The talk will also cover bi-temporality and how it’s changed over time.
  • XTDB has been influenced by tools like Apache Arrow and Datomic.
  • The community is excited about XTDB and its potential to revolutionize the way databases are designed.