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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

Applying DataOps to Alteryx

Now that we know the principles and the pillars of DataOps, how does DataOps work with Alteryx? Like any tool you can use with DataOps, some principles integrate into the Alteryx platform very easily. In contrast, other principles need to be considered carefully for the best results.

Supporting the People pillar with Alteryx

Building a culture with Alteryx to support the People pillar enables the flexibility to approach any problem. You can continually deliver the minimum viable product to the customer and adapt to customers' demands with fast development speeds. Alteryx Development follows an iterative process that matches the DataOps principles. Additionally, lean manufacturing, which also forms the basis of DataOps principles, encourages the continuous improvement that Alteryx development supports.

Another benefit of the Alteryx platform for the People pillar is the code-friendly capabilities of the software. While Alteryx is primarily...