HeliosDB Complete Documentation Index¶
Version 3.0 - Enterprise-Grade Distributed HTAP Database
This is the complete consolidated documentation for HeliosDB, organized into logical categories for easy navigation.
Documentation Organization¶
All documentation is organized across multiple directories: - User Guides - Feature-specific user guides (v3-v4 and v5) - Quickstart Guides - Getting started guides - Implementation Plans - v5.5 and v6.0 feature implementation docs - Series A Materials - Investor materials and financial models
Table of Contents¶
1. Getting Started¶
Start here for quick installation, setup, and first steps with HeliosDB.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Main README | Project overview and feature list |
| Quick Start | Get running in 5 minutes |
| Quick Start Recovery | Recovery quick reference |
| Quick Reference | Command quick reference |
| Quickstart Index | Quickstart documentation index |
| Getting Started Detailed | Detailed getting started guide |
| User Guide - Getting Started | User-focused getting started |
| CLI Quick Start | Command-line interface quick start |
| Protocols Quick Start | Multi-protocol quick start |
| Vector Quick Start | Vector search quick start |
| Geospatial Quick Start | Geospatial features quick start |
| Java Quick Start | Java client quick start |
| Tools Quick Start | Development tools quick start |
| Backup Quick Start | Backup/restore quick start |
| Online Aggregation Quick Start | Online aggregation quick start |
| Arrow Flight Quick Start | Arrow Flight quick start |
| Tutorial Quick Start | Tutorial quick start |
Total Files: 17
2. Architecture & Design¶
Deep dive into HeliosDB's architecture, design principles, and system internals.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Main Architecture | Core system architecture |
| Configuration | System configuration guide |
| Series A Roadmap | v5.5 and v6.0 roadmap |
Available Files: 3 (See implementation plans for detailed architecture docs)
3. User Guide¶
Comprehensive guides for using HeliosDB features and capabilities.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Connecting | Connection methods and protocols |
| Data Types | Supported data types |
| Querying | Query syntax and examples |
| Sharding | Using sharded tables |
| Vector Search | Vector similarity search guide |
| Tutorial | Step-by-step tutorial |
| PostgreSQL Client Guide | Using psql with HeliosDB |
| Complete Guide | Comprehensive user guide |
| How-To Index | How-to documentation index |
| Python Implementation Guide | Python client implementation |
| Python Quick Reference | Python client quick reference |
| CLI Usage Guide | CLI detailed usage guide |
| Test Execution Guide | Running tests |
| Feature Testing Guide | Testing features |
| HNSW Guide | HNSW vector index guide |
| IVF Guide | IVF vector index guide |
Total Files: 16
4. Operations¶
Deployment, configuration, monitoring, and operational procedures.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Deployment procedures |
| Configuration | Configuration reference |
| Monitoring | Monitoring and metrics |
| Backup & Recovery | Backup and recovery procedures |
| Deployment Guide | Detailed deployment guide |
| Backup & Restore | Backup and restore operations |
| Troubleshooting | Common issues and solutions |
| Metrics | Metrics and observability |
| Docker Deployment | Docker deployment guide |
| Docker Deployment README | Docker deployment readme |
| Docker Deployment Status | Docker deployment status |
| Docker Status | Docker status |
| Helm README | Kubernetes Helm charts |
| Prometheus Metrics | Prometheus metrics implementation |
| Dashboards README | Grafana dashboards |
| ODBC Build Instructions | Building ODBC driver |
Total Files: 16
5. Implementation Plans¶
Detailed implementation plans for v5.5 and v6.0 features.
v5.5 Implementation (15 Features)¶
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 - Developer Experience | NL2SQL, Vector Search, Git Branching, etc. |
| Phase 2 - Distributed Systems | Multi-Master CRDT, Edge Caching, Query Routing |
| Phase 3 - Autonomous Operations | Self-Healing, Autonomous Tuning, Conversational DBA |
v6.0 Implementation (20 Features)¶
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 - Lakehouse & Platform | Iceberg, Delta Lake, Unified Catalog |
| Phase 2 - AI/ML Integration | RAG, Embeddings, ML Training |
| Phase 3 - Extensibility | WASM, GraphQL, Zero-Code Apps |
| Phase 4 - Launch Preparation | Security, Compliance, Hardening |
See Implementation Index for complete feature list.
6. User Guides by Version¶
Feature-specific user guides organized by version.
v3-v4 Features (20 guides)¶
- Git Branching
- Multi-Protocol Support
- Scale-to-Zero
- Autoscaling
- Vector Search HNSW
- Full-Text Search
- Elastic Sharding
- Row-Level Security
- And 12 more...
v5 Features (51 guides)¶
Developer Experience¶
Autonomous Operations¶
Privacy & Security¶
Distributed Systems¶
And 37 more features...
7. Series A & Business Materials¶
Investor materials, financial models, and business documentation.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| One Pager | Executive summary |
| Elevator Pitch | 60-second pitch |
| Pitch Deck | Full investor presentation |
| Investor Presentation | Detailed presentation |
| Database Valuation | Market analysis & valuation |
| 18-Month Financial Model | Revenue projections |
| Investor Meeting Schedule | 12-week meeting plan |
Total Files: 7
8. Analysis & Research¶
Technical analysis, feature audits, and research reports.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Master Feature Audit | Complete feature inventory |
| Audit Executive Summary | High-level audit summary |
| Patent Research Report | Patent analysis |
| v5.5/v6.0 Roadmap | Product roadmap |
| v5.5 Implementation Phases | v5.5 planning |
| v6.0 Implementation Phases | v6.0 planning |
Total Files: 6
9. Archives¶
Historical documentation, completed deliverables, and archived materials.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Deliverables | Project deliverables |
| Documentation Summary | Documentation summary |
| Final Summary | Archived final summary |
| Project Status | Historical project status |
| Protocol Integration | Protocol integration summary |
| Session Reports | Hive Mind session reports |
Total Files: 10+
10. Additional Resources¶
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Link Validation Summary | Documentation link health |
| Reorganization Summary | Documentation reorganization notes |
| Phase Execution Guide | Implementation phase guide |
Total Files: 3
Summary Statistics¶
| Category | File Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | 17 | Quick starts and initial setup |
| Architecture & Design | 3 | Core architecture docs |
| User Guide | 16 | General user guides |
| Operations | 16 | Deployment and operations |
| Implementation Plans | 58 | v5.5 and v6.0 feature specs |
| User Guides (v3-v4) | 20 | Version 3-4 feature guides |
| User Guides (v5) | 51 | Version 5 feature guides |
| Series A Materials | 7 | Business & investor docs |
| Analysis & Research | 6 | Technical analysis |
| Archives | 10+ | Historical documentation |
| TOTAL | 200+ | Complete documentation set |
Quick Links¶
Essential Reading¶
- Quick Start - Get running in 5 minutes
- Main Architecture - Understand the system
- Complete User Guide - Comprehensive guide
- User Guide Index - All 51 v5 features
Implementation & Roadmap¶
- v5.5/v6.0 Roadmap - Product roadmap
- Implementation Index - All implementation plans
- Master Feature Audit - Complete feature inventory
Operations¶
Series A Materials¶
- One Pager - Executive summary
- Pitch Deck - Full presentation
- 18-Month Financial Model - Revenue projections
Documentation Organization¶
All documentation is in Markdown format organized as follows:
- docs/guides/ - User guides, quickstarts, and operations
- docs/user-guides/ - Version-specific feature guides (v3-v4, v5)
- docs/implementation/ - v5.5 and v6.0 implementation plans
- docs/series-a/ - Business and investor materials
- docs/analysis/ - Technical analysis and research
- docs/archive/ - Historical documentation
All internal links use relative paths suitable for GitHub viewing.
Contributing to Documentation¶
- Edit Markdown Files: Find the appropriate file in the directory structure
- Test Links: Ensure all relative links work
- Update Indexes: Update relevant index files if adding new documents
- Submit PR: Include description of changes
License¶
Documentation is licensed under Apache-2.0, same as the HeliosDB project.
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