Achieving feature parity is an iterative process, similar to optimizing a machine learning model or refining a financial forecasting model. By working through iterations based on user requirements and feedback, we can gradually build up the capabilities of our datastore to equal those of established datastores like PostgreSQL or MongoDB, hence achieving 'feature parity'.

The first step is to define the features that we need. These will depend on the specific needs of our users and the data they'll be working with. In the financial world, for example, high-speed transactions and stringent security measures might take precedence. In AI model development, efficient indexing and retrieval is key for handling large datasets.

We then go through cycles of development, where we implement a feature, get feedback, make adjustments based on the feedback, and then move on to the next feature. This is demonstrated in the provided Python code, which shows a simplified version of this iterative process.

Think of it as training an AI model. We set our goals (features needed), implement them (training the model), and then measure how well we're doing (validation and feedback).

Through this process, we're working towards 'feature parity' - the point at which our custom datastore matches the capabilities of the ready-made datastores we started our journey with.

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if __name__ == "__main__":

    # Simulated development cycle

    features_needed = set(['retrieve', 'update', 'delete', 'indexing', 'transactions', 'security', 'optimizations'])

    features_implemented = set()

    while features_needed != features_implemented:

        feature = get_feature_feedback()  # Get user feedback on what feature is needed

        implement_feature(feature)  # Implement the feature

        features_implemented.add(feature)

        print(f'Features implemented: {features_implemented}')

        print(f'Progress towards feature parity: {len(features_implemented) / len(features_needed) * 100}%')