RethinkDB Usage and Future

The cluster centers on discussions about RethinkDB's viability, user experiences in production, its perceived status as 'dead' or underrated, and hopes for continued development or revival.

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NetOpWibby Aug 23, 2022 View on HN

RethinkDB still works well for me /shrug

ngrilly Jul 10, 2021 View on HN

RethinkDB is mentioned in the article.

akbar501 Sep 13, 2013 View on HN

RethinkDB looks promising, but it's a bit early.

Gonzih Jul 5, 2014 View on HN

With rise of RethinkDB it would be lovely to see similar post on it.

chrisabrams May 31, 2016 View on HN

What this guy said. Using RethinkDB for 3 years :)

dubcanada Jul 22, 2013 View on HN

What sort of experience do you have with RethinkDB? Have you used it in production?

jazoom Oct 6, 2016 View on HN

RethinkDB isn't getting scrapped. You're sounding a little dramatic.

bauerd Jan 26, 2020 View on HN

RethinkDB is pretty much dead at this point I think?

jd_mongodb Jan 21, 2022 View on HN

What do you miss about RethinkDB?

colesantiago Apr 30, 2022 View on HN

RethinkDB is such underrated software, why is it not used that much?