Overview
Dive into a technical conference talk where Bill McKenna, Principal Software Engineer at Ahana and pioneer in database optimization, explores modern query optimizers with a focus on Presto's evolution. Learn about the current state of query optimization technology, understand how Presto compares to other modern systems, and discover the planned improvements for Presto's query optimizer. Gain deep technical insights from McKenna's extensive experience, including his work as the architect for Amazon Redshift's query optimizer and his co-authorship of The Volcano Optimizer Generator. Master complex database theory concepts while exploring the technical roadmap for one of the industry's leading distributed SQL query engines.
Syllabus
The Future of Presto's Query Optimizer - Bill McKenna, Ahana
Taught by
Presto Foundation