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+date = 2024-05-16
+title = "Finding the needle: a deep dive into the rewriting of Haystack "
+lang = "en"
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+name = "Pycon US"
+date = 2024-05-16
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+[[material]]
+name = "Slides"
+url = "https://speakerdeck.com/masci/finding-the-needle-a-deep-dive-into-the-rewriting-of-haystack"
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+Haystack is an open-source framework. With Haystack you can compose various NLP tools to build applications, with a
+particular focus on Large Language Models. Haystack was built before the “ChatGPT revolution”. Same as many others in
+this industry, we had to question all the existing assumptions in order to adapt, and we had to do it fast.
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+In this talk, we'll explore the motivations behind the refactoring, the challenges we faced, and the outcomes achieved
+through this intensive process. From rethinking many of the original abstractions, all the way up to growing a vibrant
+community of users and contributors, we’ll share the key strategies and techniques employed during this journey.
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+Whether you're a seasoned open-source contributor or a curious enthusiast, this talk promises to uncover valuable
+insights and lessons learned from the evolution of Haystack.