The GeekNarrator

Kaivalya Apte
The GeekNarrator

The GeekNarrator podcast is a show hosted by Kaivalya Apte who is a Software Engineer and loves to talk about Technology, Technical Interviews, Self Improvement, Best Practices and Hustle. Connect with Kaivalya Apte https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaivalya-apte-2217221a Tech blogs: https://kaivalya-apte.medium.com/ Wanna talk? Book a slot here: https://calendly.com/speakwithkv/hey Enjoy the show and please follow to get more updates. Also please don’t forget to rate and review the show. Cheers

  1. 7 ABR

    How do vector (search) databases work? ft: turbopuffer

    For memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinSummary:In this conversation, Kaivalya Apte and Simon Eskildsen talk about vector databases, particularly focusing on TurboPuffer. They discuss the importance of vector search, embeddings, and the challenges associated with building efficient search engines. The conversation covers various aspects such as cost considerations, chunking strategies, multi-tenancy, and performance optimization. Simon shares insights on the future of vector search and the significance of observability and metrics in database performance. The discussion emphasizes the need for practical application and experimentation in understanding these technologies.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Vector Databases10:34 Understanding Vectors and Embeddings15:03 Example: Designing a Search Engine for Podcasts27:53 Scaling Challenges in Vector Search36:46 Indexing and Querying in TurboPuffer38:12 Understanding Indexing and Query Planning45:45 Exploring Index Types and Their Performance50:27 Data Ingestion and Embedding Retrieval54:19 Use Cases and Challenges in Vector Search01:01:22 Metrics and Observability in Vector Databases01:03:52 Future Trends in Vector Search and DatabasesReferences:How do build a database on Object Storage? https://youtu.be/RFmajOeUKnETurbopuffer https://turbopuffer.com/Continous Recall measurement: https://turbopuffer.com/blog/continuous-recallTurbopuffer architecture: https://turbopuffer.com/architecture

    1 h y 9 min

  2. 7 ABR

    Are your Data Pipelines Complex?

    The GeekNarrator memberships can be joined here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinMembership will get you access to member only videos, exclusive notes and monthly 1:1 with me. Here you can see all the member only videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMO_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About this episode: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this conversation, Jacopo and Ciro discuss their journey in building Bauplan, a platform designed to simplify data management and enhance developer experience. They explore the challenges faced in data bottlenecks, the integration of development and production environments, and the unique approach of Bauplan using serverless functions and Git-like versioning for data. The discussion also touches on scalability, handling large data workloads, and the critical aspects of reproducibility and compliance in data management. Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:00 The Data Bottleneck: Challenges in Data Management06:14 Bridging Development and Production: The Need for Integration09:06 Serverless Functions and Git for Data17:03 Developer Experience: Reducing Complexity in Data Management19:45 The Role of Functions in Data Pipelines: A New Paradigm23:40 Building Robust Data Solutions: Versioning and Parameters30:13 Optimizing Data Processing: Bauplan Runtime46:46 Understanding Control Planes and Data Management48:51 Ensuring Robustness in Data Pipelines52:38 Data Quality and Testing Mechanisms54:43 Branching and Collaboration in Data Development57:09 Scalability and Resource Management in Data Functions01:01:13 Handling Large Data Workloads and Use Cases01:09:05 Reproducibility and Compliance in Data Management01:16:46 Future Directions in Data Engineering and Use CasesLinks and References:Bauplan website:https://www.bauplanlabs.com

    1 h y 23 min

  3. 6 ABR

    Can Math simplify incremental compute?

    In this episode of The Geek Narrator podcast, Lalit Suresh, CEO of Feldera, joins us to share insights on incremental view maintenance and its significance in modern data processing.We have discussed the challenges posed by distributed systems, the mathematical foundation of DBSP, and how Feldera's architecture addresses these challenges. Performance optimization, handling late events, and the future of stream processing, the importance of SQL in creating efficient data workflows - its all in here.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Incremental View Maintenance06:30 Challenges in Distributed Systems11:46 Batch Processing vs Stream Processing16:27 Understanding DBSP: The Mathematical Foundation27:46 Architecture of Feldera and Data Flow39:23 Partitioning and Storage Layer in Feldera42:51 Understanding Co-Design Storage Layers45:52 Foreground and Background Workers in DBSP49:16 Tuning Background Workers for Performance49:41 Synchronous Compute Model and View Propagation51:35 Zsets and Batch Processing in Stream Workloads54:00 Data Model Optimization in Feldera57:22 Handling Late Events and Lateness in Feldera01:01:18 Watermarks and Lateness Annotations01:04:20 Error Handling and Idempotency in Feldera01:11:05 Feldera's Differentiators and Future Roadmap

    1 h y 17 min

  4. 14 MAR

    Redpanda - High Performance Streaming Platform for Data Intensive Applications

    The GeekNarrator memberships can be joined here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinMembership will get you access to member only videos, exclusive notes and monthly 1:1 with me. Here you can see all the member only videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMO_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About this episode: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this conversation, Alex from Red Panda discusses his engineering background, the challenges faced in reliability engineering, and the journey of building a better streaming system. He emphasizes the importance of understanding latency and performance in engineering systems, the market position of Red Panda in relation to Kafka, and the complexities involved in optimizing codebases for better performance. In this conversation, Alex discusses Red Panda's architecture, focusing on its thread architecture, memory allocation mechanics, and the importance of protocol correctness. He highlights how Red Panda stands out in the data systems landscape by eliminating unnecessary complexities and optimizing performance across various latency spectrums. The discussion also touches on the future of data processing, emphasizing the shift towards agentic workloads and the integration of analytical and operational layers.Chapters00:00 Introduction11:07 Building a Better Streaming System19:10 Market Position and Competition25:06 Optimizing Latency and Performance32:38 Understanding Complexity in Codebases33:36 Thread Architecture and Concurrency Models39:39 Memory Allocation Mechanics47:31 Protocol Correctness and Optimization Strategies56:27 Red Panda's Unique Position in Data Systems01:02:05 The Future of Data Processing and Agentic WorkloadsBlogs:TPC buffers: https://www.redpanda.com/blog/tpc-buffershttps://www.redpanda.com/blog/always-on-production-memory-profiling-seastarhttps://www.redpanda.com/blog/end-to-end-data-pipelines-types-benefits-and-process------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like building real stuff?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Link to other playlists. LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you like this episode, please hit the like button and share it with your network. Also please subscribe if you haven't yet.Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!#streaming #kafka #redpanda #c++ #databasesystems #SQL #distributedsystems #memoryallocation #garbagecollection

    1 h y 5 min

  5. 14 MAR

    Hosted PostgreSQL on bare metal and uni kernel

    The GeekNarrator memberships can be joined here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinMembership will get you access to member only videos, exclusive notes and monthly 1:1 with me. Here you can see all the member only videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMO_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About this episode: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, we talk to Søren Schmidt, Co-Founder and CEO of Prisma, discussing the evolution of Prisma from a backend as a service to a popular ORM and now to Prisma Postgres. He shares insights into the challenges faced during this journey, the importance of user feedback, and the innovative architecture of Prisma Postgres, which leverages micro VMs for performance optimization. The conversation also touches on the complexities of managing data centers and the strategies employed to ensure a seamless user experience. In this conversation, Søren Schmidt discusses the details about Postgres snapshots, their impact on performance, and the mechanisms for fault tolerance. He explains how Pulse change data capture works and how Prisma Postgres simplifies database management for users. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Prisma and Its Evolution03:00 The Journey from ORM to Prisma Postgres06:00 Simplifying Database Management09:01 Understanding Prisma Postgres Architecture12:12 The Role of Accelerate in Query Routing14:51 Optimizing Query Processing with Micro VMs18:12 Maintaining Postgres Integrity in a Micro VM Environment21:07 User Experience and Community Feedback23:57 Challenges of Data Center Management27:09 Cold Starts and Performance Optimization34:30 Understanding Snapshots in Postgres38:55 Snapshot Mechanisms and Fault Tolerance44:09 Change Data Capture with Pulse55:07 Transitioning to Prisma Postgres58:45 Community and Getting Started with Prisma PostgresSome blogs worth checking out:https://www.prisma.io/blog/prisma-postgres-the-future-of-serverless-databaseshttps://www.prisma.io/blog/cloudflare-unikernels-and-bare-metal-life-of-a-prisma-postgres-queryhttps://www.prisma.io/blog/announcing-prisma-postgres-early-accessPrisma Postgres relies heavily on the Unikraft project. There is a good introductory talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wOyAuNhl0And some very technical papers here: https://unikraft.org/community/papersThe best way to get started with Prisma Postgres is to go straight to https://www.prisma.io/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like building real stuff?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator------------Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsN

    1 h

  6. 14 MAR

    eBPF and continuous profiling with Frederic

    The GeekNarrator memberships can be joined here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinMembership will get you access to member only videos, exclusive notes and monthly 1:1 with me. Here you can see all the member only videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMO_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About this episode: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, Kaivalya Apte and Frederic Branczyk talk about observability, focusing on continuous profiling and the role of eBPF. They discuss the evolution of profiling techniques, the importance of systematic data collection, and the challenges faced in maintaining low overhead while gathering detailed performance metrics.Frederic shares insights from his extensive experience with Prometheus and Kubernetes, emphasizing the transformative impact of continuous profiling on software performance optimization. This conversation delves into the intricacies of eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) and its applications in profiling and performance analysis. The discussion covers the capabilities of eBPF in extending the kernel safely, the mechanisms of user space profiling, and the handling of process terminations. It also explores memory and network profiling techniques, the challenges of profiling in different programming environments, and the limitations of eBPF in certain use cases. The conversation concludes with valuable resources for those interested in learning more about eBPF and profiling techniques.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Observability and Profiling01:17 Frederic's Background and Expertise02:11 The Importance of Continuous Profiling06:46 The Value of Continuous Profiling11:20 Understanding Profiling Data19:09 Data Structures and Performance in Profiling32:35 The Role of eBPF in Profiling42:48 Introduction to eBPF and Its Capabilities48:32 User Space Profiling and Memory Management51:39 Handling Process Termination and Agent Recovery55:27 Memory and Network Profiling Techniques01:01:33 Profiling in Different Programming Environments01:11:47 Use Cases and Limitations of eBPF in Profiling01:13:54 Resources for Learning eBPF and Profiling Techniques------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like building real stuff?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Link to other playlists. LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!

    1 h y 18 min

  7. 12 FEB

    Patterns of Distributed Systems with Unmesh Joshi

    The GeekNarrator memberships can be joined here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinMembership will get you access to member only videos, exclusive notes and monthly 1:1 with me. Here you can see all the member only videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMO_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About this episode: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this conversation, Unmesh Joshi discusses the patterns of distributed systems. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the context in which patterns are applied, the need to read code to grasp their implementation, and the common pitfalls that developers face when applying patterns without a clear understanding of the underlying problems. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Distributed Systems and Patterns05:39 Understanding Patterns in Distributed Systems19:23 Bridging Theory and Practice in Distributed Systems28:56 The Role of Developers in Understanding Patterns31:58 Understanding Patterns in Software Development40:58 The Human Aspect of Software Design44:37 Iterative Development and Real-World Applications49:03 The Future of Patterns in Cloud-Native Systems55:07 Common Misunderstandings of Distributed PatternsInteresting quotes:"Patterns capture wisdom of generations.""Reading code is the best way to understand.""Patterns help you see beyond abstractions.""Understanding patterns helps bridge the gap.""Expert generalists can operate across verticals.""There are no simple systems in the cloud era.""Patterns can add complexity if misunderstood.""Patterns are always useful within a context.""Design and development are human activities.""The deconstruction of databases is happening.""Paxos is the most misunderstood pattern."Unmesh Joshi :https://in.linkedin.com/in/unmesh-joshi-9487635Catalog of Patterns: https://martinfowler.com/articles/patterns-of-distributed-systems/I hope you liked the episode, if you did please like, share and subscribe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like building real stuff?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Link to other playlists. LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you like this episode, please hit the like button and share it with your network. Also please subscribe if you haven't yet.Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!#distributedsystems #patterns #softwarearchitecture #consensus #algorithms #coding #patterns #softwaredevelopment #ThoughtWorks #softwareengineering #cloud #computing #software

    58 min

  8. 24 ENE

    AWS Aurora Distributed SQL internals with Marc Brooker

    The GeekNarrator memberships can be joined here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/join Membership will get you access to member only videos, exclusive notes and monthly 1:1 with me. Here you can see all the member only videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMO_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this episode: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of the Geek Narrator podcast, host Kaivalya Apte interviews Marc Brooker, a distinguished engineer at AWS, about Aurora D-SQL. They discuss Marc's journey at AWS, the evolution of Aurora D-SQL, and the customer-centric approach that led to its development. Marc explains the choice of PostgreSQL as the foundation for DSQL, the architecture of the database, and the importance of snapshot isolation and concurrency control. The conversation goes into the technical aspects of DSQL, including the write process and how atomicity is maintained, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of this innovative database solution. This conversation also goes deep into the intricacies of database design, focusing on fault tolerance, replication strategies, and the role of Firecracker VMs in enhancing scalability. Marc Brooker discusses the architecture of Aurora D-SQL, emphasizing the importance of transaction management, the challenges of active-active deployments, and the trade-offs involved in database design. The discussion also highlights various use cases for Aurora DSQL, including its suitability for micro-services and serverless architectures, while addressing scenarios where it may not be the best fit. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Aurora DSQL and Marc Brooker's Journey 03:38 The Evolution of Aurora DSQL at AWS 09:24 Customer-Centric Development and Technological Enablers 12:50 Why PostgreSQL? The Choice Behind DSQL 16:39 High-Level Architecture of DSQL 22:07 Understanding Snapshot Isolation and Concurrency Control 28:45 The Write Process and Atomicity in DSQL 38:50 Designing Fault Tolerance in Databases 47:38 Replication and Transaction Commit Strategies 54:35 Active-Active Deployment and Fault Tolerance 01:00:14 Role of Firecracker VM in Scalability 01:09:27 Use Cases and Trade-offs of Aurora D-SQL Marc's Blog: https://brooker.co.za/blog/ Marc on Aurora DSQL : https://brooker.co.za/blog/2024/12/03/aurora-dsql.html AWS's documentation on Aurora DSQL : https://aws.amazon.com/rds/aurora/dsql/features/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Like building real stuff? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription. https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to other playlists. LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you like this episode, please hit the like button and share it with your network. Also please subscribe if you haven't yet. Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xs Popular playlists: Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA- Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17 Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_d Modern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsN Stay Curios! Keep Learning! #sql #postgres #databasesystems #aws #awsdevelopers #spanner #google #cockroachdb #yugabytedb #cap #scalability #WAL #DistributedSystems #Cloud #aurora

    1 h y 15 min
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The GeekNarrator podcast is a show hosted by Kaivalya Apte who is a Software Engineer and loves to talk about Technology, Technical Interviews, Self Improvement, Best Practices and Hustle. Connect with Kaivalya Apte https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaivalya-apte-2217221a Tech blogs: https://kaivalya-apte.medium.com/ Wanna talk? Book a slot here: https://calendly.com/speakwithkv/hey Enjoy the show and please follow to get more updates. Also please don’t forget to rate and review the show. Cheers

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  • Creador
    Kaivalya Apte
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodios
    97
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