What is ArcticDB?
It is an embeddable columnar database written in Go. It features semi-structured schemas (could also be described as typed wide-columns), and uses Apache Parquet for storage, and Apache Arrow at query time. It provides a query builder and various optimizers (it reminds of DataFrame-like APIs).
ArcticDB is a tool in the Databases category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Embeddable columnar databaseSemi-structured schemasProvides a query builder and various optimizersDynamic columns
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ArcticDB Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to ArcticDB?
MySQL
The MySQL software delivers a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL Server is intended for mission-critical, heavy-load production systems as well as for embedding into mass-deployed software.
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system that supports an extended subset of the SQL standard, including transactions, foreign keys, subqueries, triggers, user-defined types and functions.
MongoDB
MongoDB stores data in JSON-like documents that can vary in structure, offering a dynamic, flexible schema. MongoDB was also designed for high availability and scalability, with built-in replication and auto-sharding.
