First Public GitHub Commit

The initial commit to the public GitHub repository for DuckDB, marking the official beginning of its open-source development trajectory.

Significance

This commit laid the groundwork for DuckDB's transparent and collaborative development, making its nascent codebase accessible to the wider world and inviting early scrutiny and contributions.

Key facts

Date
2018-01-19
Type
invention
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands (CWI)