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Prerequisites for a Data Engineering
Preparing for a Data Engineering boot-camp can enhance your experience and success. Here are the core prerequisites:
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Data Ingestion, Storage & Processing
Introduction to Data Engineering Overview of Data Engineering in modern architectures. Data lifecycle and pipelines. Key technologies and trends (e.g., ETL, ELT, Batch Processing, Streaming). Activity: Discuss a real-world data pipeline use case.
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Data Ingestion Techniques
Understanding structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. Batch ingestion: Using Apache Sqoop, Talend. Streaming ingestion: Using Apache Kafka.
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Data Storage Solutions
Relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) vs. NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Cloud-based data storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage). Choosing the right storage based on use cases.
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Batch Processing with Apache Spark
Understanding Spark architecture. Loading and transforming data using Spark. Difference between RDDs, DataFrames, and Datasets. Activity: Run a sample batch processing job using Spark on a dataset.
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Data Transformation, Orchestration & Monitoring
Data Transformation & ETL Tools Understanding ETL vs ELT. Using ETL tools: Talend, Apache Nifi, or Airflow. Data cleansing and transformation concepts. Activity: Create a data pipeline with Talend/Airflow for a simple ETL process.
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Data Orchestration
Introduction to orchestration tools: Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions. Creating workflows to manage complex pipelines. Managing dependencies and retries in workflows.
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Data Engineering

Prerequisites for a Data Engineering Boot-camp

Preparing for a Data Engineering boot-camp can enhance your experience and success. Here are the core prerequisites:

  1. Basic Programming: Proficiency in Python or Java is essential. Understanding variables, loops, functions, and libraries like Pandas for data manipulation will allow you to focus on engineering concepts rather than syntax.

  2. SQL and Databases: SQL skills are critical, including querying, JOINs, and aggregate functions. Familiarity with relational databases and a basic understanding of NoSQL databases like MongoDB can be beneficial.

  3. Data Structures and Algorithms: Knowledge of data structures (arrays, lists, dictionaries) and basic algorithms will help optimize data processing tasks.

  4. Command Line Skills: Comfort with the command line for navigating files, process management, and basic scripting is useful, especially in Linux environments.

  5. Basic Cloud Knowledge (Optional): Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is a plus, as data pipelines often operate in cloud environments.

Boot camps are designed to teach, but coming prepared with these basics will help you maximize your learning and jump start your career in data engineering!

 
 
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