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by avelino 460 days ago
When we think of Git, the first association we make is with code version control. However, Git’s internal mechanisms are so well designed that they can be leveraged for purposes beyond traditional version control. A particularly interesting use is as a database, especially for data that benefits from historical and chronological tracking. In this post, we’ll explore Git’s internal structure and how it can be adapted to function as an efficient database.