https://thecodersblog.com/tag/fst/Recent content in FST on The Coders BlogHugoen-usSun, 10 May 2026 15:58:33 +0000https://thecodersblog.com/sqlite-to-fst-database-replacement-2026/Sun, 10 May 2026 15:58:33 +0000https://thecodersblog.com/sqlite-to-fst-database-replacement-2026/<p>The sheer audacity of it – taking a seemingly ubiquitous embedded database like SQLite, which many consider the default for local storage and small-scale applications, and shrinking its footprint by a staggering 97%. This isn&rsquo;t a hypothetical. We&rsquo;re talking about a masterclass in pragmatic data engineering, a surgical strike against bloated data, and a clear demonstration of how understanding fundamental data structures can unlock extreme efficiency. Forget the incremental tweaks and the well-trodden paths of scaling up; this is about rethinking the core.</p>