From 18 months to 6: High-velocity database engineering

<p>In this episode, Carl Sverre and David Wynn sit down with Philip O&#39;Toole, creator of rqlite. We dive into his philosophy of using tests as a core design strategy, his tactical advice for turning AI agents into technical research assistants, and how leveraging AI tools compressed his typical 18-month release cycle down to just six months. </p><p>If you’re interested in a principled approach to solo projects in the AI era, or where the future of AI swarm management for critical infrastructure might be going, you’ll want to give it a listen.</p>