In this meeting, the State Changers discussed various topics related to data processing and security.
One participant mentioned the process of dynamically grabbing headers and using loops to create an object that relates headers to fields in a row. They questioned whether it's advantageous to code headers directly or dynamically build the object. They concluded that the best approach depends on the data and recommended doing some discovery to understand its behavior before investing time into refining the headers. The importance of data cleaning was emphasized, as improperly escaped characters can cause issues. It was advised to focus on getting the data processing correctly before worrying about optimizing the header structure, especially when dealing with large datasets. One participant shared their success with base64 encoding each line of data and storing it in a database. They suggested watching the data ingestion process and keeping a copy of the CSV file to troubleshoot any encoding-related problems. The discussion then shifted to two-factor authentication and security. While not explicitly discussed in detail, it was acknowledged as an important topic, and one participant expressed interest in sharing their screen to further discuss their thoughts. Overall, the meeting provided insights into data processing considerations and the importance of thorough testing and understanding data behavior. It also highlighted the significance of security measures such as two-factor authentication.
(Source: Office Hours 3/6 )
