Databases & DWH
Pragmatic integration for SQL databases and data warehouses
Typical systems
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL
- data warehouses (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
- reporting-oriented SQL backends
Pragmatic first
If direct access is possible
- start with a custom database connection
- leverage automatic schema introspection and validate read-only use cases
- deliver fast answers on structured data questions
If direct access is not possible
- provide scheduled exports (CSV/SQL dumps)
- start with Data Pools (RAG) instead
Which path when?
- operational live queries and repeatable analytics -> direct DB access via a custom database connection
- constrained infrastructure -> export-first approach
Practical 3-step start
- pick 1-2 tables with clear business questions
- apply read-only setup and query limits
- validate responses with business owners before scaling
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