diff --git a/src/pages/blog/ryan-robitaille-podcast.md b/src/pages/blog/ryan-robitaille-podcast.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e60504440 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/blog/ryan-robitaille-podcast.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +author: 'juxt' +title: 'JUXT Cast: Exploring Data, Visualization, and Innovation with Ryan Robitaille' +description: 'In this podcast episode, Jeremy Taylor and Malcolm Sparks chat with Ryan Robitaille about Rabbit, blending creativity, BI tools, and the power of Clojure.' +category: 'clojure' +layout: '../../layouts/BlogPost.astro' +publishedDate: '2025-03-26' +heroImage: 'JuxtCast-dark.jpg' +tags: + - 'clojure' + - 'BI' + - 'data' + - podcast +--- + +In this engaging episode of the JUXT Cast, Jeremy Taylor and Malcolm Sparks sit down with Ryan Robitaille, the founder of [Rabbit](https://github.com/ryrobes/rvbbit). Ryan shares his unique journey—from working with Oracle systems as a young Solutions Engineer to becoming a creative force in the world of data visualization. + +Ryan explores his experience building Rabbit, a tool designed to bridge the gap between proprietary BI tools and custom-built engineering solutions. Frustrated by the limitations of traditional tools like Tableau, Ryan envisioned a platform that offers the "best of both worlds": the simplicity of drag-and-drop dashboards with the power and flexibility of live coding and version control. + +## Key Takeaways from the Episode: + +- The Origins of Rabbit: How Ryan’s passion for combining artistry and data engineering sparked the creation of a platform that feels like a "game engine for data." +- Balancing Build vs. Buy: Insights into the perpetual organizational dilemma of purchasing BI tools versus building in-house solutions. +- Clojure’s Role: How Clojure and its philosophy of "code is data" played a pivotal role in Rabbit's architecture and flexibility. +- The Tableau Experience: Ryan reflects on Tableau's transformative early days and where the tool has hit its limits. +- Empowering End-Users: Why Ryan believes tools should offer a low bar for entry but a high ceiling for complexity. + With fascinating anecdotes and deep technical insights, this episode sheds light on how data platforms can evolve to empower creativity, transparency, and collaboration. + +Watch the full episode here: + + + +### Addendum + +This JUXT Cast episode is also available as a podcast across [all your favourite platforms](https://pnc.st/s/juxt-cast/be4731c9/exploring-data-visualization-and-innovation-with-ryan-robitaille). + +Happy listening!