Apache OpenDAL - The Apache Way, The Hard Way

Explore the development journey of Apache OpenDAL (Incubating) in this 37-minute conference talk by Chojan Shang, a Databend R&D Engineering Intern and Apache OpenDAL PPMC Member. Discover how OpenDAL addresses the challenges of accessing data across various storage services by providing a unified, simple, efficient, reliable, and observable data access layer. Learn about the project's history, its implementation of open-source concepts and The Apache Way, and the opportunities and challenges faced during the incubation process. Gain insights into the importance of data access in realizing the value of data and how OpenDAL aims to simplify this process for developers.