hamsterdb

hamsterdb is an open-source, easy-to-use database that you can embed right into your projects. It has been under development for over two years, focusing on three key ideas: user-friendliness, speed, and stability.

Simple API and Great Support

The hamsterdb API is designed to be simple and mostly self-explanatory. You'll find plenty of resources like detailed documentation, FAQs, and tutorials to help you out. Plus, its interface feels a lot like other popular database engines you're probably familiar with.

High Performance Algorithms

With hamsterdb, you get fast algorithms and data structures that ensure top-notch performance no matter what you're working on. The design minimizes disk access and operating system calls, using modern CPU caches effectively. It prefers memory-mapped file operations over slower read/write operations.

Tuning for Your Needs

Adjust hamsterdb by changing parameters like page size, key size, and cache size to fit any hardware platform. The smallest memory footprint starts at just 55 kb! Each database instance's minimum allocated memory equals one page, which can be customized by the user.

Manageable Cache Size

The cache size can have a hard limit set by you. If reached, operations will fail with an "out of cache" error; a soft limit will prompt temporary cache size adjustments. Users can choose between data safety and performance levels.

If you're seeking a robust yet flexible database solution, download hamsterdb today!