In 2025, consider spending a week each exploring 7 unique database technologies that are not the typical “best of” lists. PostgreSQL is praised for its extensions, while SQLite is highlighted for its local-first approach. DuckDB shines as a versatile “query-anything” database, ClickHouse is ideal for analytics, and FoundationDB stands out for its key-value storage system. TigerBeetle is a specialized financial transactions database, and CockroachDB offers global distribution capabilities. Each of these databases offers something intriguing and valuable for different use cases. Spend a week with each to expand your database knowledge and explore new possibilities in solving problems.
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