Whether 'code is the spec' holds is ~90% discipline, ~10% engine. Why Athena/Iceberg earns that 10% by externalizing state that humans and agents can reach — across OLTP and OLAP.
Why Athena/Iceberg Tends to Make Code the Spec
Whether 'code is the spec' holds is ~90% discipline, ~10% engine. Why Athena/Iceberg earns that 10% by externalizing state that humans and agents can reach — across OLTP and OLAP.
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