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In what way is this a "SQLite clone"?

Single file, embedded database with similar logical organization

Perhaps a more accurate claim would be "SQLite inspired". Calling it a clone is misleading.

Mad props to the author. Many Python programmers never had proper training in computer science, so it is encouraging to see people filling in the gaps of their knowledge.

This is a very early release, whereas SQLite has 22 years of releases. In that light, this is about the least charitable take on this.

Someone in our community built something and had the courage to release it. Your criticism is unfair.

> Your criticism is unfair.

I think it doesn't even get close to being a criticism, and it's certainly unclear if the goal is to literally clone SQLite or to implement SQLite-ish. This is a fair question.

Why did they have to use the term misleading? Why not be charitable?

Just trying to encourage clear and accurate communication. I agree with your first sentence. The only thing unfair is the author claiming it is a SQLite clone. It isn't, as we both seem to agree. It is a form of cheating.

Fair. It’s “inspired by”, not a “clone”. Frankly, I don’t think these terms are that specific, that one couldn’t level the same point against “inspired by”.. in what sense is it inspired?

In the way that it's an embedded RDBMS.

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