Discussion on Replicating SQLite with Litestream

This podcast episode features Ben Johnson who introduces the audience to Litestream.io, a tool designed to replicate SQLite databases to remote servers and backup locations like Amazon S3, ensuring data durability. Johnson elaborates on how this technology facilitates the creation of true edge applications by distributing data closer to the user. The conversation covers problem-solving scenarios, potential architectures, and the integration of this technology with a globally distributed Phoenix application. Johnson also shares insights into how Fly.io took over the project and employed him full-time, providing a deep dive into the evolution and impact of the project. The episode includes updates on Elixir and Erlang community news, such as the release of OTP 25, new features, and community events.