Lightweight Analytics at Scale: Hands-On with DuckDB & Smallpond in Python
Details
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to build powerful yet lightweight data workflows using Python, DuckDB, and Smallpond. We’ll explore how DuckDB enables fast, in-process SQL analytics on massive datasets without heavy infrastructure, and how Smallpond extends those capabilities into distributed, collaborative, or cloud-friendly environments.
Agenda:
18:00 - Introduction
18:05 - Workshop
19:30 - Closing
GitHub Repo
https://github.com/pyladiesams/lightweight-analytics-duckdb-smallpond-oct2025
Stream
YouTube
Speaker
Valery Calderón Briz
Valery is a Pythonista, Senior Data Engineer, Founder of the Python Guatemala community, previously co-leader in Pyladies Madrid and Pyladies Mexico City.
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