I would probably do the asset loading from outside pd, most programming languages have a redis client library. For this kind of job Ruby, Python, Perl, Lua or even V8 could do it. I think this kind of script would be trivial to implement.
But as the Scripting Engine blocks Redis, I would not do anything to heavy in there, still it would probably be fast and convenient.
Also, having the pdlua external loading stuff in redis from inside of PD could also be an option to consider.
I'm sure these suggestions trigger more implementations ideas for the experienced pd users.
Having a puredis-asset loader object as part of the puredis library could also be a possibility, given a CSV, SQL or JSON file path, the object could make sure redis is preset the right way.
what do you think?
2011/7/26 Hans-Christoph Steiner
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How would you dump large data sets into redis? That's what I would likely use it for: taking data from CSV or SQL files and then using it within Pd.
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On Jul 26, 2011, at 9:37 AM, Louis-Philippe wrote:
Thanks for the cue about the Library template, I will look into it and will probably integrate it.
About Puredis intended usage... for my part I have in mind to integrate pd in a larger system using Redis as my data's rosetta stone. For Queue systems, Data Persistence, Pub/Sub IPC... I got used to the way you can manipulate large data sets inside Redis and tought it would match nicely with pd, and after implementating it I am even more excited about its potential.
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2011/7/25 Hans-Christoph Steiner
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That's a great manifesto, sounds like an interesting object. Something like [pool] but with more options. What do you have in mind to use it for?
On the exciting topic of build systems, I recommend using the Library Template for this. It'll save you the headache of making a build system for GNU/Linux, Windows, etc.
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