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Data Engineering Podcast

Neon: A Serverless And Developer Friendly Postgres

Jul 8, 2024
Nikita Shamgunov shares the journey of creating a serverless Postgres solution, Neon. Topics include maintaining Postgres compatibility, using database branches for isolated environments, managing latency and reliability in deployments, the PG Vector Extension for AI applications, open source vs. business models, and future plans for Neon.
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Quick takeaways

  • Starburst Data Lake Platform offers comprehensive support for various table formats, showcasing scalability and reliability.
  • Nikita Shamgunov's journey in database architecture led to the creation of Neon, a cloud-friendly Postgres alternative with developer-centric features.

Deep dives

Overview of Starburst Data Lake Platform on Trino Engine

Starburst Data Lake Platform is an end-to-end solution built on Trino, offering comprehensive support for various table formats like Apache Iceberg, Hive, and Delta Lake. Notable users include Comcast and DoorDash, showcasing its scalability and reliability.

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