Martin Kleppmann and Chris Riccomini on Designing Data-Intensive Applications 2E (www.oreilly.com)

Martin Kleppmann and Chris Riccomini, authors of the newly released second edition of *Designing Data-Intensive Applications*, recently engaged in a discussion focusing on the principles of creating robust and scalable data systems. The conversation, also featuring Tzach Livyatan of ScyllaDB, addressed the latest technologies and trends that have emerged in the data engineering landscape since the first edition was published in 2017. Participants are encouraged to engage in a Q&A, exploring the complexities and best practices that come with developing distributed data systems. This discussion is significant for the AI/ML community as it dives into the foundational concepts that underpin modern databases and distributed systems, offering insights into effectively utilizing current tools. Attendees will learn to navigate the crucial trade-offs between consistency, scalability, and fault tolerance, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the research driving advancements in the field. The event aims to empower developers and data architects to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to the construction of more efficient and resilient data-intensive applications.