The "Re-Emergence" of SQL in Data Science and Analytics (Video) - 8/3/2020

In this week’s data chat, Matt Housley and Joe Reis discuss why SQL isn't going away in data science and analytics.

  • Historical context - SQL, NoSQL

  • SQL - Did SQL ever disappear?

  • Did NoSQL eat SQL's lunch?

  • "Big Data" is both small and BIG data

  • SQL is the most versatile language - all data sizes and domains can use it

  • The Lindy Effect

  • The big need for SQL coding standards

  • Why SQL standards will be difficult to implement and enforce

Joseph Reis