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LLMs shouldn’t write SQL

3 HN points • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Artificial Intelligence Business Intelligence
  1. In business analysis, there are two main approaches: a structured method using known metrics and BI tools and a more creative, less structured method that involves asking unique questions and using tools like Excel, SQL, and Python.
  2. The prediction that natural language will replace SQL in data management interfaces is interesting, but the role of SQL might evolve rather than disappear completely, still being crucial for generating queries efficiently.
  3. Artificial intelligence can assist in tasks like drawing or writing formulas, but the precision and efficiency of code often make it a better choice for data analysis, despite the potential for AI advancements in building complex queries.