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Database School

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Join database educator Aaron Francis as he gets schooled by database professionals.

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Hammad Bashir, CTO of Chroma, joins the show to break down how modern vector search systems are actually built from local, embedded databases to massively distributed, object-storage-backed architectures. We dig into Chroma’s shared local-to-cloud AP... more

In this episode of Database School, Aaron Francis sits down with Jordan Tigani, co-founder and CEO of MotherDuck, to break down what DuckDB is, how MotherDuck hosts it in the cloud, and why analytics workloads are shifting toward embedded databases. ... more

In this episode, Aaron talks with Dennis Magda, author of Just Use Postgres!, about the wide world of modern Postgres, from JSON and full-text search to generative AI, time-series storage, and even message queues. They explore when Postgres should be... more

In this episode, Gajus Kuizinas, co-founder and CTO of Contra, joins Aaron to talk about building the engineering world you want to live in, from strict runtime-validated SQL with Slonik to creating high-ownership engineering cultures. They dive into... more

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Recent Guests

Hammad Bashir
CTO of Chroma, focused on building search engines for AI applications
Chroma
Episode: Building search for AI systems with Chroma CTO Hammad Bashir
Jordan Tigani
Co-founder and CEO of MotherDuck.
MotherDuck
Episode: Scaling DuckDB in the cloud with MotherDuck CEO Jordan Tigani
Gajus Kuizinas
CTO and co-founder of Contra, specializing in building unique software solutions and fostering a high ownership engineering culture.
Contra
Episode: Strictly typed SQL with Contra CTO, Gajus Kuizinas
Simon Eskildsen
Co-founder and CEO of TurboPuffer, with a rich background in infrastructure engineering.
TurboPuffer
Episode: Building serverless vector search with Turbopuffer CEO, Simon Eskildsen
Ovais Tariq
Co-founder and CEO of Tigris Data
Tigris Data
Episode: Building an S3 Competitor with Tigris CEO Ovais Tariq
Preston Thorpe
Senior engineer at Turso, currently incarcerated and mastering programming while serving time
Turso
Episode: Rewriting SQLite from prison with Preston Thorpe
Joran Greef
CEO and founder of TigerBeetle
TigerBeetle
Episode: A million transactions per second: building TigerBeetle with Joran Greef
Sam Lambert
CEO of PlanetScale
PlanetScale
Episode: PlanetScale Postgres with CEO Sam Lambert
Marcel Kornacker
Co-founder and CTO of Pixeltable, and expert in database technology with a rich history at Google and Cloudera.
Pixeltable
Episode: The database for all your AI needs

Host

Aaron Francis
Host and educator focusing on database technology, helping listeners explore insights from industry experts and practitioners.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Educational and Entertaining

    I have recently found myself in the position to learn about databases or give up my dream. While it’s not my main focus it’s pivotal to the success of my career. This podcast has been absolutely formative for my journey into backend development. I was worried you all stopped but just saw a new episode. I hope they keep coming.

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    Squirrelthug
    United States7 months ago

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The podcast is seen as formative for those entering or advancing in backend development careers, emphasizing its relevance for professional growth.
Listeners appreciate the educational content and practical insights provided by experts in the database field.

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Building search for AI systems with Chroma CTO Hammad Bashir
Q: What business use case, what pain, what is the ideal user experiencing right now where they come to Chroma?
If you are building an AI application that needs to search over large volumes of data or small volumes across different customers, Chroma makes that setup easier and more efficient.
Scaling DuckDB in the cloud with MotherDuck CEO Jordan Tigani
Q: Who should consider using MotherDuck?
Startups or small to mid-sized businesses looking for a higher touch and better experience than larger platforms like Snowflake or ClickHouse should consider MotherDuck. It's a scalable solution for analytics needs.
Scaling DuckDB in the cloud with MotherDuck CEO Jordan Tigani
Q: What are the different instance types and pricing structures?
MotherDuck provides various instance types, including those for high-volume, low-cost scenarios. They have a specific model that charges per second for their smaller workloads. Other instances scale based on customer needs, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Scaling DuckDB in the cloud with MotherDuck CEO Jordan Tigani
Q: What is DuckDB and how does it relate to MotherDuck?
DuckDB is an analytical database that is embedded, meaning it combines analytical capabilities in a lightweight form. MotherDuck hosts DuckDB as a cloud service, making it accessible without needing in-depth knowledge of DuckDB.
Just use Postgres with Denis Magda
Q: How can Postgres be utilized for generative AI?
Postgres can support vector embeddings and run similarity searches for generative AI applications.

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What is Database School about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comprehensive exploration of database technology and engineering practices unfolds across episodes, featuring in-depth conversations with industry experts and practitioners. Topics range from innovative database solutions and software architecture to personal stories of transformation in the tech world. The show emphasizes practical insights and technical expertise, particularly focusing on real-world applications of database systems in emerging technologies such as AI and cloud computing. Notable discussions include engineering cultures that promote ownership, the future of popular database systems like SQLite and Postgres, and challenges faced in scaling serverless architectures. The unique blend of personal narratives and deep technica... more

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