Cache-it – Episode #3 – Vector databases, single-table design, and beyond with Alex DeBrie

In episode 3 of the Cache-it podcast, host Khawaja Shams engages with Alex DeBrie, author of The DynamoDB Book and an AWS Data Hero, to explore the similarities between vector databases and Amazon DynamoDB. They reflect on the evolution of DynamoDB and its impact on their perspective towards databases, as well as the current and future landscape of vector databases, highlighting the significance of purpose-built vector databases and serverless technology. The episode also delves into the concept of single-table design, with a humorous twist involving a revelation about Momento's architecture that prompts speculation on whether Alex might reconsider his views on Khawaja. Alex DeBrie is noted for his expertise and advocacy for serverless architectures, having contributed significantly to the field through talks and his comprehensive guide on Amazon DynamoDB.