Exon - A Built for Purpose Bioinformatics Database

Learn about the development and implementation of a specialized bioinformatics database in this CMU Database Group seminar presentation. Explore how purpose-built databases can effectively handle complex biological data through a detailed examination of Exon, presented by database expert Trent Hauck. Discover key architectural decisions, design principles, and specific challenges encountered in creating a database system tailored for bioinformatics applications. Gain insights into how specialized database solutions can address the unique requirements of storing, processing, and analyzing biological data structures. Part of the Database Building Blocks Seminar Series 2024, this hour-long talk demonstrates the intersection of database technology and biological research, supported by Google's DAPA Team.