Evolution of Cassandra's Indexing System in NoSQL Databases

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The chapter explores the five-year reconstruction of Cassandra's indexing system to enhance data retrieval capabilities, introducing JVector and later improvements with Colbert for better performance and relevancy. It debates the necessity of a hybrid database with traditional and vector capabilities, showcasing the advantages of JVector over HNSW in handling large datasets and enhancing search results. The discussion delves into the impact of different database implementations on computation cost, search relevancy, and the challenges of sharding in distributed databases with a focus on vectors.

DataStax is a generative AI data company that provides tools and services to build AI and other data-intensive applications.

Ed Anuff is the Chief Product Officer at DataStax. He joins the show to talk about making Apache Cassandra accessible, adding vector support at DataStax, envisioning the future application stack for AI, and more.

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Sean’s been an academic, startup founder, and Googler. He has published works covering a wide range of topics from information visualization to quantum computing. Currently, Sean is Head of Marketing and Developer Relations at Skyflow and host of the podcast Partially Redacted, a podcast about privacy and security engineering. You can connect with Sean on Twitter @seanfalconer .