tursodatabase / tursodatabase/libsql

Querying large tables without holding the whole result set in memory

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enhancement remote protocol
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Description

Currently, most libSQL client will read the whole result set into memory because they're using a version of the remote protocol that only supports that. Let's work towards enabling cursor-based queries of Hrana 3 in the drivers.

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Research direction

Start by identifying the libSQL client drivers and their Hrana 3 remote-protocol implementations, then inspect how result sets are currently materialized. Clarify which drivers and cursor behavior are in scope; done should mean large queries can be consumed without retaining the whole result set in memory.

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Assessment

Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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