Perplexity’s AI agents helped build a database. They weren’t allowed to run it.

TL;DR

Perplexity developed CobbleDB, a custom key-value database, to reduce costs and improve performance compared to DynamoDB. The new database achieved a median batch-read latency of 5.6 milliseconds, significantly faster than its predecessor.

Key Takeaways

• Evaluate your current database costs and performance metrics.
• Consider developing custom solutions tailored to your needs.
• Utilize AI tools to assist in coding and development.
• Monitor ongoing maintenance costs when adopting custom infrastructure.