Delta-rs Turning Five: Growing Pains and Life Lessons

Five years ago, the delta-rs project embarked on a journey to bring Delta Lake's robust capabilities to the Rust & Python ecosystem. In this talk, we'll delve into the triumphs, tribulations and lessons learned along the way. We'll explore how delta-rs has matured alongside the thriving Rust data ecosystem, adapting to its evolving landscape and overcoming the challenges of maintaining a complex data project. Join us as we share insights into the project's evolution, the symbiotic relationship between delta-rs and the Rust community, and the current hurdles and future directions that lie ahead.