April 2026
Beginner to intermediate
408 pages
13h 26m
English
Apache Iceberg is not just another open table format; it represents a shift in how organizations structure, manage, and access their analytical data. This part of the book introduces the lakehouse paradigm and shows how Apache Iceberg helps resolve long-standing tradeoffs in performance, governance, and flexibility.
Chapters 1 and 2 explain the historical context behind the rise of the data lakehouse, what makes Apache Iceberg unique, and why major organizations are adopting it. Chapter 3 walks through a complete local deployment, giving you hands-on experience with core technologies like Apache Spark, Dremio, and Superset. By the end of this part, you’ll understand the value Iceberg brings ...
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