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Ravit Jain had a fantastic time interviewing Ed Huang, CTO and Co-Founder of TiDB, powered by PingCAP, on The Ravit Show at their vibrant office in Plug and Play, Sunnyvale. They dove deep into the origins of TiDB, the journey behind building a MySQL-compatible, open-source database, and the milestones reached since.

Here are some highlights from their conversation:

🔹 The Start of PingCAP and TiDB
Ravit asked Ed to take us back to the beginning—what inspired him to build PingCAP and develop TiDB from scratch? His response was a compelling story about solving real-world database challenges that continue to resonate with enterprises today.

🔹 The Decision to Focus on MySQL Compatibility
Ed shared why PingCAP chose to build on MySQL, a choice that has been pivotal to their approach and strategy.

🔹 The Open Source Choice
From the start, PingCAP chose to open source TiDB—a bold move that has shaped their growth. Ed reflected on this decision and the impact it’s had, especially as many database providers pivot away from open source today.

🔹 9 Years and Counting
Ed’s role as CTO has evolved over the years, but his passion for coding remains—rumor has it, he's still coding! We discussed his hands-on approach and how it impacts PingCAP’s innovation.

🔹 TiDB’s Gen AI Partnerships
With new partnerships in the Generative AI space, TiDB is forging ahead with its AI-driven future. Ed shared exciting updates about their Gen AI story and the solutions they’re crafting for today’s complex data challenges.

🔹 On the Horizon
What’s next for PingCAP and TiDB? Ed offered a sneak peek, including an upcoming paper on TiDB Serverless, which promises to redefine scalability and flexibility for database users.

A big thank you to Ed and the PingCAP team for the warm welcome and insightful conversation.

Looking forward to seeing TiDB’s next chapter!

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