MADlib Module Anatomy

This page explains all the elements needed to sucesfully develop and plug-in a new MADlib module.

Say you want to write a new MADlib module called NewModule (code name: newmod).

Required elements:

• You should have some idea about the project and its purpose. If you don't, start here: http://madlib.net
• You should be familiar with the project contents. If you are not, look at below links:
  • Existing methods: http://devdoc.madlib.net
  • Development Status
  • Future methods: Contrib Status
• You should have some knowledge on relational databases, SQL, Python, C/C++, and analytical methods that you want to implement.