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Data Engineering with Alteryx

By : Paul Houghton
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Data Engineering with Alteryx

By: Paul Houghton

Overview of this book

Alteryx is a GUI-based development platform for data analytic applications. Data Engineering with Alteryx will help you leverage Alteryx’s code-free aspects which increase development speed while still enabling you to make the most of the code-based skills you have. This book will teach you the principles of DataOps and how they can be used with the Alteryx software stack. You’ll build data pipelines with Alteryx Designer and incorporate the error handling and data validation needed for reliable datasets. Next, you’ll take the data pipeline from raw data, transform it into a robust dataset, and publish it to Alteryx Server following a continuous integration process. By the end of this Alteryx book, you’ll be able to build systems for validating datasets, monitoring workflow performance, managing access, and promoting the use of your data sources.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
1
Part 1: Introduction
5
Part 2: Functional Steps in DataOps
11
Part 3: Governance of DataOps

Final summary

DataOps is a framework that transforms how data engineers and Alteryx practitioners develop robust workflows for their users. The framework provides a set of principles that fit with Alteryx's iterative way of working.

But, as with any technology, it evolves. Even during the writing of this book, sections have been updated and changed as functionality has changed. Evolution will occur. It is the nature of software, and better methods are developed constantly. DataOps is the latest example of this evolution.

Keeping up with the changes in technology is continuous and rewarding. Finding a new method to improve your data pipelines gives a sense of personal achievement and is encouraged in the DataOps framework.

One day, the best tool for your application might not be Alteryx because of your specific project's requirements. Or Alteryx might be a templating tool for a particular data science project. No matter the situation, the principles discussed in...