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15 October 2024
TOASTed JSONB data in PostgreSQL: performance tests of different compression algorithms
TOAST (The Oversized Attribute Storage Technique) is PostgreSQL’s mechanism for handling large data objects that exceed the 8KB data page limit. Introduced in PostgreSQL 7.1, TOAST is an improved version of the out-of-line storage mechanism used in Oracle databases for handling large objects (LOBs). Both databases store variable-length data either inline within the table or […]
11 October 2024
Migrating from Redis to Valkey: A Guide to the Future of In-Memory Key-Value Databases
Introduction Redis is a widely popular in-memory key-value high-performance database, which can also be used as a cache and message broker. It has been a go-to choice for many due to its performance and versatility. Many cloud providers offer Redis-based solutions: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Amazon ElastiCache for Redis Microsoft Azure – Azure Cache […]
08 October 2024
Different aspects of AI hallucinations: factual errors vs creativity
The topic of AI “hallucinations” has gained considerable attention in discussions surrounding large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. Some view it as the most significant flaw of LLMs, undermining their usability. Yet others see it as a potential source of new ideas. Let us delve deeper into this issue. To understand this phenomenon, it is […]
20 September 2024
The Art and Science of AI Prompt Engineering
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often regarded as a groundbreaking innovation of the modern era, yet its roots extend much further back than many realize. In 1943, neuroscientist Warren McCulloch and logician Walter Pitts proposed the first computational model of a neuron. The term “Artificial Intelligence” was coined in 1956. The subsequent creation of the Perceptron […]
17 September 2024
Master Pulumi with AWS Infrastructure and Amazon FSx for NetApp
Mastering Cloud Infrastructure with Pulumi: Introduction In today’s rapidly changing landscape of cloud computing, managing infrastructure as code (IaC) has become essential for developers and IT professionals. Pulumi, an open-source IaC tool, brings a fresh perspective to the table by enabling infrastructure management using popular programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, and C#. This […]