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How We Increased Image Search Throughput

TalkinRussianat HighLoad++ 2024 · 2024-12-02..12-03· [web-performance, machine-learning]
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Describes an image search system architecture and current optimization techniques, comparing their pros and cons. Explains a tiered (multi-tier) indexing scheme—including an element nickname referencing atomic number 78 (platinum)—and shows how combining sharding with machine learning reduces hardware costs and improves traffic balancing and capacity.

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  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 2:34Base search load
  3. 5:03Sharding and replication
  4. 7:53Boosting throughput methods
  5. 9:17Reducing document tops
  6. 11:06Degradation scenarios
  7. 12:12Query pre-classifier
  8. 13:58Platinum tier benefits
  9. 16:50Offline and online metrics
  10. 22:19Document classification
  11. 24:07Smart query routing
  12. 28:52Comparison with other methods
  13. 31:41Summary
  14. 32:44Q&A
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