Ask a startup what database they use and the answer is almost always the same. The reasons are mundane: it is reliable, free, well documented and extensible enough to handle search, time series, vectors and geospatial data without a second system.
The ecosystem effect
Every cloud offers a managed version, every framework supports it first and every new data problem gets an extension within months. The project has become a platform, and the community is grappling with what that means for governance.
Key takeaways
- Extensions cover vectors, search and time series
- Every major cloud offers managed hosting
- Governance questions follow platform status
This story is part of our ongoing coverage of cloud & infrastructure. We will update it as more details emerge.
