DoltHub develops Dolt, the first version-controlled SQL database that integrates Git-like versioning with a MySQL-compatible interface. This technology enables users to manage data changes through branching, merging, and rollbacks, addressing the challenges of data collaboration and version control in traditional databases.
Funding
$16M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional SQL databases lack built-in version control, making it difficult to track data changes, collaborate effectively, and revert to previous states. This absence of versioning hinders data auditing, recovery from errors, and the ability to experiment with data modifications safely.
Solution
Dolt is a version-controlled SQL database that integrates Git-like versioning capabilities with a MySQL-compatible interface. It enables users to branch, merge, diff, and rollback data changes, providing a familiar workflow for managing data evolution. Dolt functions as a drop-in replacement for MySQL, allowing users to leverage existing SQL skills and tools while benefiting from version control features. It can be deployed as a primary database or as a versioned replica for backup and disaster recovery, offering flexibility in implementation.
Target Audience
Dolt targets data scientists, database administrators, and software developers who require version control for their SQL databases to improve collaboration, auditing, and data management.
Features
- Git-like version control: Branch, merge, diff, and rollback data and schema changes.
- MySQL-compatible interface: Use standard SQL queries to interact with the database and explore its history.
- Branching: Create branches to isolate changes and experiment with data modifications.
- Merging: Integrate changes from different branches into a main database.
- Rollbacks: Revert to previous states of the database.
- Replication: Set up Dolt as a versioned MySQL replica for backup and disaster recovery.