tursodatabase / tursodatabase/libsql

Database getting corrupted on power loss

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Description

Database getting corrupted, there was a powerloss, the database got currepted, even when there were no active transaction being written, had to remove it.
sqlite and sql database like mariadb completely fine.

Error: Internal Error: EOF while parsing a value at line 1 column 0

Caused by:
EOF while parsing a value at line 1 column 0

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The report provides no source file, test, or entry point. Start by reproducing the power-loss scenario with the reported EOF parsing error, then identify the database recovery path involved. Done means determining why corruption occurs without active writes and adding a verified fix or regression test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
sqlite
Domain
databases
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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