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Big data is dead, analytics is alive (Practical AI #292)
Oct 24, 2024
Till Döhmen, a member of MotherDuck who helped develop DuckDB, joins Kurt Mackey, co-founder of Fly.io, to discuss the future of analytics. They highlight the shift from big data to innovative solutions like DuckDB, capable of lightning-fast queries right on your laptop. The conversation includes AI's role in analytics with features such as text-to-SQL and vector search. They also explore how DuckDB enhances workflows for developers and integrates seamlessly with various data sources, making it a game-changer in the data landscape.
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Quick takeaways
- DuckDB revolutionizes analytics by allowing lightning-fast, local data queries, eliminating latency from conventional cloud-based frameworks.
- The integration of AI into analytics, such as AI-assisted SQL writing, enhances efficiency and user-friendliness for data analysts.
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Challenges of Public Cloud Hosting
Public cloud hosting is often criticized for its complexity and inefficiency, particularly when deploying applications. Many developers find that setting up relatively simple applications, like a recipe generator, on platforms such as AWS can be unnecessarily complicated and time-consuming. The perspective shared indicates that public clouds cater more to platform teams rather than individual developers, adding layers of complexity that do not enhance productivity. This highlights a need for more developer-centric solutions that streamline the deployment process and minimize the effort required to launch applications.
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