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Explore DuckDB, a lightweight open-source analytical database designed for workloads that are too big for traditional databases but don't require complex big data tools, in this conference talk from NDC Oslo 2025. Learn how DuckDB fills the gap for organizations with gigabytes to single terabytes of data who need analytical capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-scale data engineering infrastructure. Discover through live demonstrations how to run analytical queries across multiple data sources, transform diverse datasets like converting raw CSV files from S3 into MySQL tables with single commands, and leverage DuckDB's embedded capabilities within Python applications. Examine practical use cases and see how to build a quick data lake solution using DuckDB without complicated big data tooling, making advanced analytics accessible for smaller-scale data operations.
