The Open-Source Blueprint

Latitude is an open-source embedded analytics framework designed with developers in mind. In this Substack, we'll share everything we learn in this journey.

The hottest Substack posts of The Open-Source Blueprint

And their main takeaways

Building a data tool: Python vs. JavaScript

5 HN points • 04 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming Web Development Data Analysis
  1. Python has a strong ecosystem for data-related libraries and first-party clients for databases, making it a good choice for data tools.
  2. Javascript also has a large ecosystem of data libraries, first-party clients for major databases, and excellent support for building frontend experiences.
  3. Choosing between Python and JavaScript for building data tools depends on the project requirements and the potential need for incorporating web frameworks.

Release notes 04/05/2024

0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Software Components API Frontend CLI
  1. Latitude has released a new npm package for React, featuring a `useQuery` hook for fetching and managing server data with ease.
  2. A new Select component is now available that can dynamically populate options using data from queries, allowing for versatile user interactions.
  3. Latitude now supports downloading query results in CSV format by adding a simple query parameter, making it easier for users to work with data outside the platform.