Gábor Szárnyas from DuckDB Labs sits down with Tomas "Uncle Data" Peluritis to break down why this SQL engine is making waves in data processing. Their chat covers everything from the surprising shift back to local processing and why columnar databases are winning the performance battle, to practical insights on query optimization and the exciting future of WebAssembly in database tech.

The duo dives into real-world applications, comparing DuckDB to Parquet, discussing modern data lakes, and sharing insider knowledge on upcoming support for Iceberg and Delta formats. Whether you're cost-conscious about your data stack or curious about contributing to open source, this conversation delivers both technical depth and accessible explanations that will leave you rethinking your approach to data engineering.

Perfect for data professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve or anyone interested in how modern data tools are evolving beyond traditional paradigms.