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So this is basically a fork of Postgresql? Interesting. Why not just have an extension? I do like the idea of object oriented queries (without having to go through ORM), and simplified JSON usage. Lots of good ideas! I'm excited about this project.

Btw I suggest coming up with a better name than EdgeQL. Maybe just EQL?

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> So this is basically a fork of Postgresql? Interesting. Why not just have an extension?

EdgeQL as a language is so intuitive and advanced only because it operates on a very specific data model that can be compiled to a relational model, but isn't really compatible with it. So naturally, EdgeDB wants to be in absolute control of the underlying Postgres backend, which goes beyond of what's acceptable for a Postgres extension.

> Btw I suggest coming up with a better name than EdgeQL. Maybe just EQL?

There are other languages called EQL (at least that's the impression I got when I last googled it), whereas EdgeQL is unique :)

Just go with EQL the other EQL people will understand.

I like the name. It sounds like everything is one fast and painless join away.

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