This article explains how to deploy DuckDB as a WebAssembly module within Cloudflare Workers, enabling SQL queries without a traditional database server. It details the limitations of Cloudflare Workers, the use of Emscripten's Asyncify to handle asynchronous calls, and provides setup and coding instructions for creating a SQL query API.

The article explores a creative use of DuckDB's WebAssembly (WASM) capabilities to render the classic video game Doom using SQL queries. It showcases how SQL, typically used for data manipulation, can be leveraged in unconventional ways to create interactive experiences like gaming. The approach highlights the flexibility and power of modern database technologies in innovative applications.