Russ Cam

Stuart Cam and Russ Cam, seasoned search infrastructure experts from Elastic and Canva, dive into the complexities of modern search systems. They discuss the integration of traditional text search with vector capabilities for better outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of systematic relevancy testing and avoiding local maxima traps, where improving one query can harm others. They also explore the critical balance needed between performance, cost, and indexing strategies, including practical insights into architecting effective search pipelines.