Book Overflow Pramod Sadalage Reflects on Building Evolutionary Architectures
Oct 28, 2024
Pramod Sadalage, co-author of 'Building Evolutionary Architectures' and a database design expert, dives into the intricate world of databases. He discusses the stark contrasts between code and database refactoring, emphasizing the need for adaptable structures in our agile era. Pramod explores how AI is transforming database management and the importance of synchronizing development and data practices. Plus, he shares insights on using large language models to enhance user interaction with complex datasets, paving the way for innovative data solutions.
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Accidental Expertise
- Pramod Sadalage accidentally became a database expert.
- He started by deleting a 600+ table schema, opting for an iterative approach.
Data Lag
- Data practices often lag behind development practices.
- Pramod Sadalage has been working to bridge this gap for 25 years.
Modernizing Data Practices
- Use version control, continuous integration, and testing for databases.
- Address the fear of breaking things by implementing tests that cover the entire data pipeline.