>I'm convinced this entire space should be visual. We always visualize data pipelines in our minds and on whiteboards...well, visually. Two-way code-diagram syncing is needed to allow best of both worlds
I'm also convinced by this! Currently building something like this at https://www.ilumadata.io/
We have a pipeline builder (not yet on our website) that lets you visually build out the data pipeline. At the same time it's creating the corresponding files for each node which you can switch to.
n.b. I haven't tested importing 600+ feeds!