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Essential Tools You Should Know

As data engineers, we rely on a myriad of software tools to process, store, and manage data effectively. In this chapter, we will explore the essential tools every data engineer should know. These tools will empower you to harness the power of the cloud, handle data ingestion and processing, perform distributed computations, and schedule tasks with efficiency and precision. By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a strong understanding of the key tools in data engineering, along with the knowledge of where and how to apply them effectively in your data pipeline.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Understanding cloud technologies
  • Mastering scheduling tools

Understanding cloud technologies ...

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