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What is an Open Table Format? & Why to use one?

Start Data Engineering

1. Introduction 2. What is an Open Table Format (OTF) 3. Why use an Open Table Format (OTF) 3.0. Setup 3.1. Evolve data and partition schema without reprocessing 3.2. See previous point-in-time table state, aka time travel 3.3. Git like branches & tags for your tables 3.4. Handle multiple reads & writes concurrently 4. Conclusion 5. Further reading 6.

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The Data Discovery Team

Jesse Anderson

A Guest Post by Ole Olesen-Bagneux In this blog post I would like to describe a new data team, that I call ‘the data discovery team’. It’s a team that connects naturally into the constellation of the three data teams Operations team Data engineering team Data Science team as described in Jesse Anderson’s book Data Teams (2020) Before I explain what the data discovery team should do, it is necessary to add a bit of context on the concept of data discovery itself.

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Enhancing The Abilities Of Software Engineers With Generative AI At Tabnine

Data Engineering Podcast

Summary Software development involves an interesting balance of creativity and repetition of patterns. Generative AI has accelerated the ability of developer tools to provide useful suggestions that speed up the work of engineers. Tabnine is one of the main platforms offering an AI powered assistant for software engineers. In this episode Eran Yahav shares the journey that he has taken in building this product and the ways that it enhances the ability of humans to get their work done, and when t

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Apache Druid: Who’s Using It and Why?

Seattle Data Guy

Image Source: Druid The past few decades have increased the need for faster data. Some of the catalysts were the push for better data and decisions to be made around advertising. In fact, Adtech has driven much of the real-time data technologies that we have today. For example, Reddit uses a real-time database to provide… Read more The post Apache Druid: Who’s Using It and Why?

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Apache Flink - anatomy of a job

Waitingforcode

Have you written your first successful Apache Flink job and are still wondering the high-level API translates into the executable details? I did and decided to answer the question in the new blog post.

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Fleetclusters for Databricks + AWS to reduce Costs.

Confessions of a Data Guy

Show me the money. That’s what it’s all about. I have a question for you, to tickle your ears and mind. Get you out of that humdrum funk you are in. Here is my question, riddle me this all you hobbits. “Of what use is, and what good does the best and most advanced architecture […] The post Fleetclusters for Databricks + AWS to reduce Costs. appeared first on Confessions of a Data Guy.

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Unapologetically Technical Episode 6 – Matteo Merli

Jesse Anderson

Another month, another episode! In this episode of Unapologetically Technical, I interview Matteo Merli the co-creator of Apache Pulsar and CTO of StreamNative. We talk about his interest in creating communication protocols and how that morphed into creating Apache Pulsar. He shares why Pulsar was created at Yahoo and how they convinced and managed to create new projects.

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5 Free Courses to Master Data Science

KDnuggets

Want to break into data science? Start upskilling today with these free courses to learn programming, data analysis, and machine learning.

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Organist: stay sane managing your development environments

Tweag

tl;dr: We’re pleased to announce the beta release of Organist , a tool designed to ease the definition of reliable and low-friction development environments and workflows, building on the combined strengths of Nix and Nickel. A mess of cables and knobs I used to play piano as a kid. As a teenager, I became frustrated by the limitations of the instrument and started getting into synthesizers.

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Why Spatial Data Governance is Critical to Your Business Strategy

Precisely

When speaking to organizations about data integrity , and the key role that both data governance and location intelligence play in making more confident business decisions, I keep hearing the following statements: “For any organization, data governance is not just a nice-to-have! “ “Everyone knows that 80% of data contains location information. Why are you still telling us this, Monica?

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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5 Reasons to Attend BUILD 2023: The Dev Conference for AI & Apps

Snowflake

BUILD 2023 is where AI gets real. Join our two-day virtual global conference and learn how to build with the app dev innovations you heard about at Snowflake Summit and Snowday. We have more demos and hands-on virtual labs than ever before—and you won’t find a bunch of slideware here. The focus is on tools and capabilities that are generally available or in public and private preview, so you can leave BUILD and put your new skills into action immediately.

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What’s new from the geodatabase team in ArcGIS Pro 3.2

ArcGIS

Here's everything new in ArcGIS Pro 3.2 from the Geodatabase Team. Schema Reports, 64-bit OIDs, Big Integer fields, new date fields, etc.

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The 5 Best Vector Databases You Must Try in 2024

KDnuggets

The top vector databases are known for their versatility, performance, scalability, consistency, and efficient algorithms in storing, indexing, and querying vector embeddings for AI applications.

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1. Streamlining Membership Data Engineering at Netflix with Psyberg

Netflix Tech

By Abhinaya Shetty , Bharath Mummadisetty At Netflix, our Membership and Finance Data Engineering team harnesses diverse data related to plans, pricing, membership life cycle, and revenue to fuel analytics, power various dashboards, and make data-informed decisions. Many metrics in Netflix’s financial reports are powered and reconciled with efforts from our team!

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Generative AI Is The Key To Transforming The Telecom Industry

Snowflake

The telecom industry is undergoing a monumental transformation. The rise of new technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is putting pressure on telecom operators to find new ways to improve the performance of their networks, reduce costs and provide better customer service. Cost pressures especially are incentivizing telecoms to find new ways to implement automation and more efficient processes to help optimize operations and employee productivity.

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Deep Learning with ArcGIS Pro Tips & Tricks: Part 1

ArcGIS

Prepare your environment to run out-of-the-box deep learning geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro. Machine learning is more accessible than ever with pre-trained models enabling you to extract data from your imagery.

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Optimizing Data Analytics: Integrating GitHub Copilot in Databricks

KDnuggets

Integrating AI-powered pair programming tools for data analytics in Databricks optimizes and streamlines the development process, freeing up developer time for innovation.

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3. Psyberg: Automated end to end catch up

Netflix Tech

By Abhinaya Shetty , Bharath Mummadisetty This blog post will cover how Psyberg helps automate the end-to-end catchup of different pipelines, including dimension tables. In the previous installments of this series, we introduced Psyberg and delved into its core operational modes: Stateless and Stateful Data Processing. Now, let’s explore the state of our pipelines after incorporating Psyberg.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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Google Cloud vs AWS- Which is Better: A Comparison

Knowledge Hut

Cloud computing has become an integral part of the IT sector. The days of struggling with complicated networking and on-premise server rooms are long gone. Thanks to cloud computing, services are now secure, reliable, and cost-effective. When we talk of top cloud computing providers, there are 2 names that are ruling the markets right now- AWS and Google Cloud.

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Introducing the Geodatabase Resources Hub

ArcGIS

This blog introduces the Geodatabase Resources Hub, a one-stop shop for all content offered by Esri's Geodatabase Team.

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Back to Basics Week 2: Database, SQL, Data Management and Statistical Concepts

KDnuggets

Welcome back to Week 2 of KDnuggets’ "Back to Basics" series. This week, we delve into the vital world of Databases, SQL, Data Management, and Statistical Concepts in Data Science.

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Announcing the General Availability of Azure Databricks support for Azure confidential computing (ACC)

databricks

Today we are excited to announce the general availability of Azure Databricks support for Azure confidential computing (ACC)! With support for Azure confidential.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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How Start Ups Can Benefit From Cloud Computing?

Knowledge Hut

From nebulous beginnings, the cloud has grown into a platform that has gained universal acceptance and is transforming businesses across industries. Companies that have adopted cloud technology have seen significant payoffs, with cloud-based tools redefining their data storage, data sharing, marketing and project management capabilities. The easy availability of affordable cloud infrastructure has made it so easy to set up new businesses that the economy is all set for a start up boom which has

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Deep Learning for Image Analyst – What’s New in ArcGIS Pro 3.2

ArcGIS

This blog details the new features and enhancements that were add for deep learning using the Image Analyst extension - for Pro 3.2.

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Master Data Science with the 3rd Best Online Program

KDnuggets

Go beyond business analytics with Bay Path University's Flexible MS in Applied Data Science. Enrolling now for March.

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2. Diving Deeper into Psyberg: Stateless vs Stateful Data Processing

Netflix Tech

By Abhinaya Shetty , Bharath Mummadisetty In the inaugural blog post of this series, we introduced you to the state of our pipelines before Psyberg and the challenges with incremental processing that led us to create the Psyberg framework within Netflix’s Membership and Finance data engineering team. In this post, we will delve into a more detailed exploration of Psyberg’s two primary operational modes: stateless and stateful.

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Top 10 Trending Courses in Information Technology 2023

Knowledge Hut

The best part to jump on the bandwagon of information technology or IT is, there is an enormous possibility for an individual if he or she starts studying for a diploma or a degree, does either a master's degree or a research course. He or she can get a full-fledged engineering degree. We have listed down here in order of priority, top to down for beginners to an advanced level technical course that an IT aspirant looks for. 1.

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Python Dependency Management in Spark Connect

databricks

Managing the environment of an application in a distributed computing environment can be challenging. Ensuring that all nodes have the necessary environment to.

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Everything you need to become a SAS Certified Machine Learning Engineer

KDnuggets

Read on to find out everything you need to become a SAS Certified Machine Learning Engineer.

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Detecting Speech and Music in Audio Content

Netflix Tech

Iroro Orife , Chih-Wei Wu and Yun-Ning (Amy) Hung Introduction When you enjoy the latest season of Stranger Things or Casa de Papel (Money Heist) , have you ever wondered about the secrets to fantastic story-telling, besides the stunning visual presentation? From the violin melody accompanying a pivotal scene to the soaring orchestral arrangement and thunderous sound-effects propelling an edge-of-your-seat action sequence, the various components of the audio soundtrack combine to evoke the very

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.