The Hidden Challenges of the Modern Data Stack
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Explore the challenges of the modern data stack and uncover the path toward the next revolution in data engineering: end-to-end automation.
5 Takeaways from the Data Pipeline Automation Summit 2023
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Discover the top takeaways from the Data Pipeline Automation Summit 2023, including the future of automation, live data sharing, and cloud cost savings.
Why Analytics Engineers Are the New Must-Hire for Data Teams
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Analytics engineers represent the pattern of “moving up the stack” and bringing data teams closer to business exposure and decisions.
What is ETL? – (Extract, Transform, Load)
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Explore the ETL process, its importance, the transformation to ELT, and the tools needed to consolidate and analyze data effectively.
Data Ingestion: What You Need to Know
Explore the essentials of data ingestion, its types, challenges, and its critical role in effective data analysis and informed decision-making.