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260: Return of the Dodds: APIs, Automation, and the Art of Data Team Survival
The Data Stack Show
50 minutes 33 seconds
2 months ago
260: Return of the Dodds: APIs, Automation, and the Art of Data Team Survival
This week on The Data Stack Show, the crew welcomes Eric Dodds back to the show as they dive into the realities of integrating AI and large language models into data team workflows. Eric, Matt and John discuss the promise and pitfalls of AI-driven automation, the persistent challenges of working with APIs, and the evolution from big data tools to AI-powered solutions. The conversation also highlights the risks of over-reliance on single experts, the critical importance of documentation and context, and the gap between AI marketing hype and practical implementation. Key takeaways for listeners include the necessity of strong data fundamentals, the hidden costs and risks of AI adoption, the importance of balancing efficiency gains with long-term team resilience, and so much more.
The Data Stack Show
Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.
