Josh Hart, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, discusses the resurgence of relational databases with modern solutions. He highlights innovations like Aurora Serverless v2 for vertical scaling, which adapts to demand, and the Aurora Limitless Database that simplifies sharding. Hart also delves into how the RDS Data API streamlines connection management, making it easier for developers to focus on creating value. The conversation is packed with practical insights for optimizing database management, enhancing efficiency, and addressing scaling challenges in cloud environments.