Guru's Simple Takes

Low latency Serving on Iceberg with Apache Pinot, in StarTree Cloud

Apache Pinot now supports native querying of Iceberg tables. And it has become the first system to enable low-latency serving directly on the data lake…

Aug 27 • 

Gnanaguru

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NehaPawar18

July 2025

Your Next Software Decision Won't Be Easy. If It Is, You're Doing It Wrong.

For architects and decision makers in an era where AI rewrites the rules overnight - your old software buying checklist is worthless

Jul 8 • 

Gnanaguru

January 2025

Query Streams for Apache Pinot

Lightweight tool to push real-time query results from Apache Pinot to webhooks for seamless UI integration.

Jan 27 • 

Gnanaguru

December 2024

The Truth About AI Agents: Are They Really That New?

How to adapt and thrive in the era of agentic workflows? AI agents build on familiar integration patterns, enhanced with smarter tools to redefine roles…

Dec 14, 2024 • 

Gnanaguru

November 2024

Partial UPSERTs in Apache Pinot

An often underestimated feature you shouldn’t overlook when choosing a real-time analytics database, for precision and simplicity.

Nov 26, 2024 • 

Gnanaguru

July 2024

The Coriander Effect: Elevating User Experience with Subtle Enhancements

Discover how small design details drive user activation and retention in product-led growth strategies.

Jul 11, 2024 • 

Gnanaguru

January 2024

When to Cut the Avocado: Strategic Timing in Pre-Sales Conversations

Dive into 'Avocado Theory', where picking the right moment in pre-sales is likened to choosing the perfect avocado – a mix of savvy tips, real-talk, and…

Jan 12, 2024 • 

Gnanaguru