Hi Team, During the recent Apache Airflow Reconnect, I had a brief chat with Vikram about an idea to make Airflow more accessible for smaller organizations.
*The Core Idea:* Develop a lightweight, streamlined version of Apache Airflow tailored for teams and non-profits with modest data orchestration needs. Many small organizations don't require heavy AI/ML workflows or the infrastructure complexity of Airflow 3.x. *Key Focus Areas:* - *Simplified Scope:* Focus purely on core, standard data processing and pipeline orchestration. - *Easier Deployment:* Offer a fast, non-Docker installation pathway for environments with limited infrastructure or system resources. I believe a lean Airflow profile could expand our adoption across small businesses and community organizations that currently find the full footprint overwhelming. Huge thanks to Vikram for taking the time to listen and discuss this! I’d love to hear the team's thoughts on whether this aligns with any upcoming community or roadmap discussions. Best, *Mihir Samant**519-982-8632 <(519)%20982-8632>*
