Chapter 7: AWS Glue – Extracting, Transforming, and Loading Data the Simple Way

In this chapter, we will deep dive into this service. First, we will learn about the basics of AWS Glue. We will then look at AWS Glue crawlers. Afterward, we will look at the AWS Glue Data Catalog. Finally, we will look at some AWS Glue best practices. Let's roll up our sleeves and get to it.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Why is AWS Glue a cornerstone service?
  • Introduction to AWS Glue
  • Cataloging with the AWS Glue Data Catalog
  • Crawling with AWS Glue crawlers
  • AWS Glue best practices

Why is AWS Glue a cornerstone service?

Traditionally, the most important resources that a business has are its human and financial capital. However, in the last ...

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