Self-Organizing Databases
Welcome to the frontier of database innovation! The concept of a fluid database offers a revolutionary approach, where the schema evolves dynamically based on the data flows into it. This blog serves as your guide to understanding and experimenting with FluidDB.
What is a Fluid Database?
A fluid database is not your typical rigid data repository. Instead, it boasts features that allow it to adapt and change shape, much like a river flowing through an evolving landscape. Key features of FluidDB include:
- Adaptive Schema: Automatically adjusts its structure based on the data being ingested.
- Flexible Querying: Supports both traditional query languages and intuitive natural language queries.
- Versatile Data Input: Enables data entry in natural language and semi-structured formats.
FluidDB MVP – A Work in Progress
The blueprint for FluidDB’s minimum viable product (MVP) includes:
- FluidDBAgent
- Inject Databases Engine
- Eval Memory System
- CLI (Command Line Interface)
- Router – Structured and Unstructured Data
- ColBERT
FluidDB in Action
Imagine you want to save an unstructured thought, like a simple natural language statement, into FluidDB. The code would look like this:
fluiddb.save(uid, "hey adam here and i like thinking about the roman empire")
FluidDB takes this input and intuitively updates its schema, organizing the data into a structured form:
{
name: "Adam",
interests: ["thinking about the Roman Empire"]
}
To further illustrate the vast realm of possibilities, let’s dive into an example where semi-structured data, like an email, is saved:
email = {
from: "david@themind.ai",
to: "adam@themind.ai",
subject: "Check this out",
content: "Hi Adam, Hope this email finds you well ..."
}
fluiddb.save(uid, email)
Once again, FluidDB transcends simple data storage by incorporating this new information into its schema:
{
name: "Adam",
interests: ["thinking about the Roman Empire", "blue bottle"],
email: [
{
from: "david@themind.ai",
to: "adam@themind.ai",
subject: "Check this out",
content: "Hi Adam, Hope this email finds you well ..."
}
]
}
Getting Started
Ready to dive into the world of FluidDB? Start by building your setup:
bash building...
Troubleshooting Ideas and Instructions
As you embark on your FluidDB adventure, you may encounter challenges. Here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Ensure your database configuration settings are correct.
- Check if the input data format is supported (natural language and semi-structured).
- If the schema does not update as expected, review your save method syntax.
- Consult the documentation or community forums for feedback.
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