Redis, the high-performance in-memory data store, has returned to open source under the AGPLv3 license after facing backlash for more restrictive licensing.
The release of Redis 8 coincides with this move, offering enhanced features for AI applications with better performance metrics compared to previous versions.
The licensing shift in 2024 led to the fragmentation of the Redis ecosystem, with multiple forks emerging due to community discontent over perceived corporate overreach.
Efforts to regain developer trust include Redis' return to open source, but skepticism remains prominent within the developer community despite recent developments.