Originally published on tamiz.pro.
Introduction
Rewriting a complex system like PostgreSQL in Rust presents unique technical hurdles. While Rust's memory safety guarantees and modern tooling offer compelling advantages, porting a decades-old database requires addressing low-level systems programming, backward compatibility, and performance parity. This article examines the practical challenges encountered during such a rewrite and the lessons learned.
Memory Management Transition
From Manual Allocation to Ownership
