Category: Python
Build Highly Scalable AI/ML Applications With Couchbase and PySpark
We are excited to announce the General Availability (GA) of the Python support for Couchbase Spark Connector, bringing first-class integration between Couchbase Server and Apache Spark to Python data engineers. This GA release means the connector is production-ready and fully...
Build Your First Open Source AI Agent with Couchbase
If 2024 was the year of AI chatbots, then 2025 is the year of AI agents. At first glance, they may seem similar, but nothing could be farther from the truth. While you may interact with an AI agent in...
Extending RAG capabilities to Excel with Couchbase, LLamaIndex, and Amazon Bedrock
As everything around us is gradually becoming more data-driven, Excel is still integral for businesses, providing the capability to provide invaluable insights from the data in the sheets. However, data scientists and analysts agree that extracting meaningful information from these...
Certifications That Matter: How Couchbase Academy Elevates Your Database Career
What are database certifications? Certifications are opportunities. They give YOU, a knowledgeable, adept, and forward-thinking Database professional, ammunition to kickstart YOUR personal brand. Earning certifications allows you to take what you know and share it with the rest of the...
Introducing Capella Columnar SDKs: Powering Modern Data Analytics
Couchbase continues to lead the way in enabling high-performance data analytics with the introduction of SDKs for Capella Columnar, its cutting-edge analytical database, designed for real-time JSON analytics with zero ETL and options for operational write-back. For developers who need...
Preparing Datasets for Fine-Tuning ML Models: A Comprehensive Guide
Fine-tuning machine learning models starts with having well-prepared datasets. This guide will walk you through how to create these datasets, from gathering data to making instruction files. By the end, you’ll be equipped with practical knowledge and tools to prepare...
From Concept to Code: LLM + RAG with Couchbase
GenAI technologies are definitely a trending item in 2023 and 2024, and because I work for Tikal, which publishes its own annual technology radar and trends report, LLM and genAI did not escape my attention. As a developer myself, I...
Query Stellar Blockchain Trades With Couchbase Capella
Previously, we shared a post on how to monitor Stellar assets using Couchbase. In this follow-up, we’ll demonstrate how to load recent Stellar blockchain transactions (e.g., trades) into our Capella DBaaS, making them easily accessible for use in sample applications....
Natural Language Programming: Applications and Benefits
What is Natural Language Programming? Natural language programming (NLP) is a form of programming where the instructions are written in human language, typically English. This approach makes writing code more intuitive and accessible to non-programmers because code is written in...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Data for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
In today’s data-driven world, the ability to efficiently gather and prepare data is crucial for the success of any application. Whether you’re developing a chatbot, a recommendation system, or any AI-driven solution, the quality and structure of your data can...
Making GCP Cloud Function Calls Faster
Recently my wife and I have been watching reruns of some TV programs containing Jeremy Clarkson (Top Gear, The Grand Tour, Clarkson’s Farm). Despite the buffoonery he is quite a clever chap, although will likely be remembered for thinking “Speed...
Twitter Thread tl;dr With AI? Part 1
Because who has the time ? (also part 1 because it took me further than I expected 😬) Couchbase recently introduced support for Vector Search. And I have been looking for an excuse to play with it. As it turns...