Three ways to smuggle SQLite into Nix
Summary
An in-depth look at optimizing access to the Nixpkgs multiverse index, comparing fromJSON to alternatives like SQLite, native builtins, and WebAssembly. It discusses three native-code approaches and a WASM path, analyzes performance tradeoffs, and concludes that JSON remains the simplest option for shipping large indices while exploring future WASM/Native integrations.