In an era where the data landscape is undergoing massive transformation, centralized solutions like traditional data lakes and warehouses struggle to meet the needs of distributed organizations and rapid iterations. Enter Rainforest, an ultra-lightweight Data Mesh core engine.
Features:
- Distributed Architecture: Embracing the Data Mesh philosophy, Rainforest supports distributed data ownership across organizations, fostering data autonomy and decentralization.
- Built on NATS: At the heart of Rainforest lies NATS, a high-performance messaging system. By building on NATS, Rainforest guarantees lightweight, secure, and scalable real-time communication, making data synchronization and inter-service communication efficient and reliable.
- Ultra-lightweight Design: Move away from cumbersome infrastructure and redundant features, and instead focus on efficiency and scalability.
- Compatibility with Multiple Data Sources: Seamlessly integrate relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes, or data streams.
- Embedded with OLTP and OLAP Engines: Utilizing the prowess of BadgerDB for persistent storage and DuckDB for analytical processing, Rainforest ensures swift and optimized query performance.
With Rainforest, transition your data infrastructure to a nimble, distributed, and high-performance data mesh model, prepping the ground for contemporary data requirements.
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- Q4 2023
- Beta Launch
- Release the first beta version of Rainforest to early adopters and gather initial feedback.
- Documentation Expansion
- Begin writing comprehensive guides on how to deploy, use, and maintain Rainforest in various environments.
- Beta Launch
- Q1 2024
- Community Building
- Engage with the community on Discord for feedback and support.
- Host a series of webinars and tutorials to introduce Rainforest to a wider audience.
- Community Building
- Q2 2024
- Version 1.0 Release
- Release the stable version of Rainforest.
- Address all major bugs and issues found during the beta phase.
- Expand Data Source Compatibility
- Ensure robustness and reliability of new connectors.
- Developer Experience
- Introduction of plugins or extensions to increase the versatility of the engine.
Unless otherwise noted, the Rainforest source files are distributed under the Apache Version 2.0 license found in the LICENSE file.