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Show HN: EdgeDB 1.0 (edgedb.com)

947 points by colinmcd · 1680 days ago · 323 comments on HN

Article summary

The article announces the release of EdgeDB 1.0, a database system that has been in development for four years. EdgeDB is designed to support a wide range of data types and query capabilities. The database system has a custom query language called EdgeQL and supports features such as sum types and custom extensions. The release is a major milestone for the project, and the team is now focused on launching a hosted version of the product.

Main themes

  • EdgeDB release
  • database query capabilities
  • custom extensions
  • migration and integration
  • graph databases
  • hosted version and GUI
  • Prisma and C# support
  • migration and deployment

What commenters say

  • EdgeDB has been in development for four years and has finally reached a stable release.
  • The database system has a unique query language and supports a wide range of data types and query capabilities.
  • Some users are interested in using EdgeDB as an alternative to graph databases or other database systems.
  • There are plans to add support for custom extensions, such as PostGIS, and to integrate with other tools and languages, such as Prisma and C#.
  • The EdgeDB team is focused on launching a hosted version of the product and is working on a GUI and other features.
  • Some users have questions about how to migrate from existing databases to EdgeDB and how to use the database system with other tools and languages.
  • There are differing opinions on the potential benefits and drawbacks of using EdgeDB compared to other database systems.
  • The EdgeDB team is open to feedback and is actively working on addressing user questions and concerns.