FoundationDB: From Idea to Apple Acquisition

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The BugBash Podcast

Antithesis

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The BugBash podcast is a lively look at all aspects of software reliability, by enthusiasts, for everyone. Each episode brings leading engineers and researchers together for deep dives on everything from formal methods to testing to observability to human factors. There’s concrete advice on best practices, and nuanced discussion of how these strategies combine to deliver software that works. And if you’re enjoying these conversations, check out the talks from BugBash 2025 on YouTube, and join us at BugBash 2026 on April 23-24, 2026, in Washington DC!

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FoundationDB: From Idea to Apple Acquisition

The BugBash Podcast

40 minutes 10 seconds

3 months ago

FoundationDB: From Idea to Apple Acquisition

The BugBash Podcast kicks off with a bit of pre-history -- the story of FoundationDB, one of the first companies to successfully use deterministic simulation testing to accelerate development, assure reliability, and build something legendary.

Today, FoundationDB is the hidden layer in Snowflake, DeepSeek, and many core systems at places like Apple and Goldman Sachs. But it started with some guys in a garage, building a system demo with plywood and lightbulbs...