Dagster Components - Low Code and AI Native Developer Experience Without the Mess

Introduction to Components: Revolutionizing Data Platforms for the AI Era Join Nick Schrock, CTO and founder of Dagster Labs, as he unveils the groundbreaking new technology being developed at Dagster Labs. In this presentation, Nick discusses the introduction of 'components,' a modular architecture designed to enhance the accessibility and power of data platforms. Learn about the trade-offs between accessibility and power, the challenges of leveraging low-code and AI-driven solutions, and how components can address these challenges. Developer Advocate Colton Padden showcases in a couple demos how practitioners can easily get started with components, integrate AI efficiently, and avoid the common pitfalls in data platform engineering. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:27 Introducing Components Technology 01:34 Balancing Accessibility and Power 04:09 Challenges in Data Engineering 12:32 Demo: Onboarding with Components 17:39 AI and the Future of Data Engineering 27:37 Demo: Using Dagter MCP Server 34:17 Q&A Session