Beyond Embedded: How DuckDB v2.0 Shifts Architecture Toward Distributed Network Capabilities

DuckDB Labs has previewed DuckDB v2.0, an update introducing a client/server mode that allows the database to function over a network. This shift moves the software beyond its traditional role as an embedded engine, enabling new architectural possibilities for remote data access. The release also includes performance enhancements, a new parser, and improved support for advanced data types.