Dive into the world of time series data with this comprehensive lecture on InfluxDB 2. Explore the fundamentals of time series data, understand its importance, and learn why specialized databases are crucial for handling this type of information. Discover the value that time series data brings to various applications and gain insights into effective methods for working with it. Throughout the 51-minute session, cover key topics including encoding, sharding, history of time series data, different types and collection methods, as well as an introduction to InfluxDB and downsampling techniques. Perfect for those looking to enhance their knowledge of time series databases and their practical applications.