D. Richard Hipp
SQLite Creator
SQLite
Fossil
Biography
D. Richard Hipp created SQLite in 2000. It has become the most widely deployed database in the world, embedded in nearly every smartphone and browser.
Daily Work
- Maintaining SQLite development
- Running Hwaci consulting
- Responding to user needs
- Ensuring backwards compatibility
Challenges
“SQLite is deployed on billions of devices. We can never break backwards compatibility. Every change must be incredibly well-tested.”
Impact
SQLite is embedded in every smartphone, browser, and countless applications. It’s likely the most deployed software component in the world.