Ask HN: What database does HN use?

ghd_ | 8 points

Every discussion I've seen mentions filesystem-based storage rather than any database. Haven't seen any evidence to the contrary.

romanhn | 23 days ago

They have a job listing looking for engineers. I have no idea if this role would work on HN or if the tech stack is relevant to HN.

It lists the tech stack as Rails, React, Postgres.

https://www.ycombinator.com/careers?ashby_jid=ef00c8d1-76e7-...

lbhdc | 23 days ago

I think hackernews was originally built with a Lisp language right?!

If so, probably started with a database that you would commonly pair with a Lisp language

purple-leafy | 23 days ago