Beyond the Server: Crafting TiDB Serverless and Chat2Query for Developers with Max Liu
Embracing the future of database technology involves redefining the way we approach data interaction. In this talk, we'll journey through the creation of two groundbreaking tools at PingCAP–TiDB Serverless and Chat2Query – and how they're designed to simplify and revolutionize developers' interaction with databases. TiDB Serverless is our response to the call for simpler database management. As a scalable, distributed SQL database built for cloud-native environments, it eliminates server management tasks, freeing developers to focus on what truly matters – their code. We’ll shed light on the journey of creating a tool that stands up to the challenges of serverless computing. Next, we delve into Chat2Query, a tool designed to make large-scale databases accessible via natural language inputs. With this, developers who aren't SQL experts can engage with databases more intuitively. We’ll discuss the fascinating process of developing this tool, breaking down language processing and query optimization challenges.
- - About Max Liu
Max Liu is the CEO of PingCap, a company that specializes in open source distributed databases and cloud-native technologies. With a strong commitment to technical excellence an open source collaborate, PingCap has become a key player in the tech industry. PingCap's flagship project is TiDB, an open source, serverless database that is compatible with MYSQL.
- - About MoCon
MoCon is a yearly conference for thought leaders across the tech industry to share their insights and best practices. In August of 2023, MoCon dove into where serverless meets AI/ML. There was extensive coverage on databases, event messaging, generative AI, machine learning, and feature stores.
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