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Monday Morning Data Chat

#176 - Nick Schrock and Wes McKinney - Composable Data Stacks, Open Table Formats, and More

Jul 9, 2024
Nick Schrock and Wes McKinney discuss composable data stacks, open table formats, managing complexity, and trends in AI and ML. They explore challenges in data management, hardware acceleration for data processing, and reflections on data work.
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Quick takeaways

  • Managing complexity in data exchange through file formats is a key challenge in data platforms.
  • Transition towards complex data pipelines for machine learning tasks increases system complexity.

Deep dives

The Era of Big Complexity in Data Platforms

The podcast episode delves into the evolving complexities of data platforms, highlighting the challenges faced by teams in dealing with the growing complexity and heterogeneity of data tools and systems. Nick emphasizes the era of big complexity as he discusses the intricate nature of data platforms and the increasing challenges in managing data exchange between tools through file formats.

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