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# [Oops, You Wrote a Database](https://dx.tips/oops-database?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Those who fail to study databases are doomed to write them

Feb 25, 2023 · 5 min read · dx.tips  
Updated May 5  
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## Written by

[swyx](https://hashnode.com/@swyx)

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## Responses 4

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[John Damask](https://hashnode.com/@jbdamask)

[Jun 5](https://hashnode.com/posts/oops-database/63fa9e47e68abe7168498b66/comment/6a23198f857478689f646f6f)

Such a great post. Surprisingly relevant now that markdown has become an info vector

[swyx](https://hashnode.com/@swyx)

[Aug 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/oops-database/63fa9e47e68abe7168498b66/comment/64de7b141b66b38caae98665)

related discussion today [news.ycombinator.com/item](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37162898#37166277)

[Abser·Ari](https://hashnode.com/@abser)

[Mar 5, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/oops-database/63fa9e47e68abe7168498b66/comment/6404872f024dffb6cd377b0e)

That's it. We build the same capabilities on a layer of software as if they are serving different business services.

[swyx](https://hashnode.com/@swyx)

[Feb 26, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/oops-database/63fa9e47e68abe7168498b66/comment/63faaf7f4601ef02c201f160)

p.s. the writing of this was livestreamed here

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YOBSODtE2c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YOBSODtE2c)