PlanetCassandra #16 - Building KillrVideo 2.0 - A video streaming reference platform on Cassandra

​Are you building applications on top of Apache Cassandra®?

​Join us as we explore the architecture of modern, scalable web applications. In this session, we are walking through the rebuild of the KillrVideo project—a reference application designed to demonstrate industry best practices for distributed database architecture.

​What We’ll Cover:

• ​The Blueprint: An overview of KillrVideo as a reference application, showcasing best practices for scalable web architecture.

• ​Vector Search Deep-Dive: Moving beyond standard queries, we will focus on building a vector search-driven recommendation system.

• ​Database Mechanics: A technical breakdown of the database layer, including how we handle embeddings, execute vector searches, and process/display results in real-time.

​Who Should Attend:

• ​Backend engineers working with distributed databases.

• ​Developers interested in implementing vector search within Cassandra.

• ​Anyone looking for a practical, real-world reference architecture for high-scale applications.

​About the Speaker:

​Aaron Ploetz is an engineer at IBM, a committer on the Apache Cassandra® project, a Cassandra MVP, and an author. Since 2011, Aaron has been a guiding force in the Cassandra community, helping developers "light the path" for both development and operations.