What is Newfang?
Newfang is an open-source relational database management system developed as an alternative to proprietary commercial options. It provides core database functionality like SQL querying, ACID transactions, foreign key constraints, and data analytics support.
Some key features of Newfang include:
- Support for common data types like integers, decimal numbers, strings, dates, etc.
- Indexing for fast queries and joins
- Replication and clustering for high availability
- Secure network communication protocols
- Backups and point-in-time recovery
- Monitoring dashboards for visibility into performance
Newfang is designed to be easy to install and manage. It runs on common operating systems like Linux, Windows, and macOS. The project is developed openly on GitHub by a community of developers and maintains extensive documentation.
By providing enterprise-grade capabilities without licensing costs, Newfang aims to be an attractive option for small and midsize businesses looking for a capable operational database platform.