SQL Lingua Franca #1 - Fanny Kassapian - Data Transformations

🎙️ ⁠Fanny Kassapian⁠: Principal Consultant at Xebia
In this episode, we dive into the world of data transformations. Our guest, ⁠Fanny Kassapian⁠, shares insights on creating efficient, scalable, and user-friendly data pipelines, drawing unexpected parallels with IKEA furniture assembly. We also explore key principles such as code readability, modularity, and the art of documentation, debunking common misconceptions along the way.
The conversation touches on often-overlooked aspects of data work, including the importance of naming conventions, the power of well-designed dashboards, and the challenges of replicating real-world scenarios in data education.

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I really like the Ikea metaphor for data transformations, it reflects many of the struggles you can find while trying to transform data 😅