Talk Intermediate BSD 3 - Clause license

Your Cache Isn't Free Anymore : Here's Who Forked Redis Before You Even Noticed

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Session Description

Redis pulled the rug on its open-source license, and the community didn't wait around. Meet Valkey the Linux Foundation's drop-in fork and KeyDB, the multithreaded alternative that's been quietly outperforming Redis for years. Before you renew that Redis Stack subscription, you should know your options.

Key Takeaways

Redis is no longer fully open source after the license change.
Valkey emerged as the community-backed open-source fork under the Linux Foundation.
Valkey improves performance, latency, and memory efficiency significantly.
KeyDB focuses on multithreading and high performance.
Migration from Redis to Valkey/KeyDB is mostly straightforward and compatible.

References

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aakash-dhakshnamoorthy-6909991ab_fossunited-opensource-iitmadras-activity-7459198656550932480-Is3S?

Session Categories

Knowledge Commons (Open Hardware, Open Science, Open Data etc.)

Talk License: BSD 3 - Clause license

Speakers

Aakash Dhakshnamoorthy AI/ML Engineer | Zenardy Technology

I am Aakash Dhakshnamoorthy, an AI/ML Engineer & Strategist in the R&D Department at Zenardy Technologies and an Oracle Certified GenAI Professional and Data Scientist. My expertise spans Python, Generative AI, DevOps, Jenkins, React, and JavaScript, with a strong focus on Generative AI application development and AI Agent workflows.

I am a winner and mentor of the Smart India Hackathon 2022 and was among the Indian nominees for the UNESCO India Africa Hackathon. Over the years, I have actively contributed to the AI and technology ecosystem through speaking engagements, mentorship, and community initiatives.

I have been a speaker at events including the Global AI Bootcamp, Dev Summit, Microsoft AI workshops, and Google AI Agent workflow sessions, where I share insights on AI, cloud technologies, and emerging innovations.

I have also delivered sessions on AI, Machine Learning, Azure, Google Cloud, and AI Agents for college students and aspiring developers. As a mentor in multiple AI-focused hackathons, I enjoy helping participants solve real-world problems using AI technologies.

As an open-source enthusiast, I actively contribute to the developer ecosystem as a core member of the Elasticsearch Chennai community and through my involvement with FOSS United and Google Developer Groups, collaborating on initiatives that promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and open technology adoption.

Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about teaching underprivileged students, participating in environmental initiatives, and exploring painting and design blending creativity with technology to innovate and inspire.

Reviews

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