From 18 months to 6: High-velocity database engineering - YouTube
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In this episode, Carl Sverre and David Wynn sit down with Philip O'Toole, creator of rqlite. We dive into his philosophy of using tests as a core design strategy, his tactical advice for turning AI agents into technical research assistants, and how leveraging AI tools compressed his typical 18-month release cycle down to just six months. If you’re interested in a principled approach to solo projects in the AI era, or where the future of AI swarm management for critical infrastructure might be going, you’ll want to give it a listen. Welcome to the Bug Bash podcast, where we talk about all…
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