GraphStuff.FM: The Neo4j Graph Database Developer Podcast

LlamaIndex and More: Building LLM Tech with Jerry Liu

Jan 1, 2024

Jerry Liu, Building LLM Tech, talks about Llama Index's mission in AI innovation challenges, effective communication with systems using Remix framework, tech tools for workflow efficiency, and Neo4j 5.15 updates in the graph community.

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Quick takeaways

Llama Index empowers developers to extract insights from data using chat GPT reasoning.

Continuous innovation in LM releases and RAG techniques is crucial for automating workflows effectively.

Deep dives

Overview of Llama Index and its Mission

Llama Index is a data framework aimed at assisting developers in connecting their language models with personal or organizational data sources. The goal is to empower developers to extract insights from their data by utilizing chat GPT reasoning and generation capabilities. The project started in November 2022 and has evolved into a leading toolkit for enterprise applications, focusing on retrieval augmented generation and automating workflows.

Intro

5min

Navigating AI Innovation Challenges

23min

Effective Communication with Systems and Introduction to Remix Front-end Framework

3min

Exploring Various Tech Tools and Applications for Improved Workflow and Efficiency

5min

Neo4j Version 5.15 Updates and Community News

8min

Tools of the Month:
- Remix for data-driven websites https://remix.run/
- HTTPie: https://httpie.io/cli
- Pypeteer https://github.com/pyppeteer/pyppeteer
- Rectangle https://rectangleapp.com/
- Fireflies.ai https://fireflies.ai/
- Video Speed Controller https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/video-speed-controller/gioehmkjkeamcinbdelehlpnpdcdjpdp?pli=1
Product updates:
- Neo4j release (5.15) https://neo4j.com/release-notes/database/neo4j-5/
- Neo4j Driver updates
- APOC Core https://github.com/neo4j/apoc/releases/tag/5.15.0
- GraphQL release (4.4.4) https://github.com/neo4j/graphql/releases
- Helm chart update (5.14.0) https://github.com/neo4j/helm-charts/releases/tag/5.14.0
- Several Neo4j Connectors updated
Articles:
- Try Neo4j’s Next-Gen Graph-Native Store Format https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/neo4j-graph-native-store-format/
- Implementing Advanced Retrieval RAG Strategies with Neo4j https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/advanced-rag-strategies-neo4j/
- Introducing Deno Runtime to the Neo4j Driver for Javascript https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/deno-runtime-neo4j-driver-javascript/
- Using a Knowledge Graph to Implement a DevOps RAG Application https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/knowledge-graph-devops-rag-application/
- Convenient Neo4j Integration Tests in Github Actions Using the Aura CLI https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/neo4j-integration-tests-github-actions-aura-cli/
- Neo4j x LangChain: Deep Dive Into the New Vector Index Implementation https://neo4j.com/developer-blog/neo4j-langchain-vector-index-implementation/
Videos:
- RAG with a Neo4j Knowledge Graph: How it Works and How to Set It Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftlZ0oeXYRE
- NODES 2023 playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Hl4pk2FsvUu4hzyhWed8Avu5nSUXYrb&si=8_0sYVRYz8CqqdIc
Events:
- (Jan 4) YouTube series (virtual): Going Meta Ep 24 https://neo4j.com/event/going-meta-a-series-on-graphs-semantics-and-knowledge-episode-24/
- (Jan 10) Meetup (Austin, TX and virtual): Airplane Route Optimization Using Neo4j’s Graph Database https://neo4j.com/event/airplane-route-optimization-using-neo4js-graph-database/
- (Jan 10) Webinar (virtual): Neo4j: 2024 Trends: What Data and Analytics Leaders Need to Know - Asia https://neo4j.com/event/neo4j-2024-trends-what-data-and-analytics-leaders-need-to-know-asia-pacific-jan-11/
- (Jan 11) Webinar (virtual): Neo4j: 2024 Trends: What Data and Analytics Leaders Need to Know - Europe https://neo4j.com/event/neo4j-2024-trends-what-data-and-analytics-leaders-need-to-know-europe-jan-11/
- (Jan 11) Webinar (virtual): Neo4j: 2024 Trends: What Data and Analytics Leaders Need to Know - Americas https://neo4j.com/event/neo4j-2024-trends-what-data-and-analytics-leaders-need-to-know-jan-11/
- (Jan 17) Webinar (virtual): O’Reilly Media: Generative AI for Healthcare https://neo4j.com/event/oreilly-media-generative-ai-for-healthcare-jan-17/
- (Jan 22) Webinar (virtual): Neo4j: Building More Accurate GenAI Chatbots: A Technical Guide - Asia https://neo4j.com/event/neo4j-building-more-accurate-genai-chatbots-a-technical-guide-asia-pacific-jan-23/
- (Jan 23) Webinar (virtual): Neo4j: Building More Accurate GenAI Chatbots: A Technical Guide - Europe https://neo4j.com/event/neo4j-building-more-accurate-genai-chatbots-a-technical-guide-europe-jan-23/
- (Jan 23) Webinar (virtual): Neo4j: Building More Accurate GenAI Chatbots: A Technical Guide - Americas https://neo4j.com/event/neo4j-building-more-accurate-genai-chatbots-a-technical-guide-jan-23/
- (Jan 25) YouTube series (virtual): Neo4j Live: Building a Semantics-Based Recommender System for ESG Documents https://neo4j.com/event/neo4j-live-building-a-semantics-based-recommender-system-for-esg-documents/
- (Jan 25) Conference (Bristol, UK): GraphTalk Government https://neo4j.com/event/graphtalk-government/
- (Jan 31) Meetup (London, UK): LLM + Knowledge Graph FTW https://neo4j.com/event/llm-knowledge-graph-ftw/
- (Jan 31) Meetup: Cloud-Native Geospatial Analytics Combining Spatial SQL & Graph Data Science https://neo4j.com/event/cloud-native-geospatial-analytics-combining-spatial-sql-graph-data-science/

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GraphStuff.FM: The Neo4j Graph Database Developer Podcast

LlamaIndex and More: Building LLM Tech with Jerry Liu

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Overview of Llama Index and its Mission

Ongoing Innovations and Techniques

Balancing Short-term and Long-term Priorities

Future Directions and Core Abstractions

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts