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The Definitive Guide to Data Integration

By : Pierre-Yves BONNEFOY, Emeric CHAIZE, Raphaël MANSUY, Mehdi TAZI
Book Image

The Definitive Guide to Data Integration

By: Pierre-Yves BONNEFOY, Emeric CHAIZE, Raphaël MANSUY, Mehdi TAZI

Overview of this book

The Definitive Guide to Data Integration is an indispensable resource for navigating the complexities of modern data integration. Focusing on the latest tools, techniques, and best practices, this guide helps you master data integration and unleash the full potential of your data. This comprehensive guide begins by examining the challenges and key concepts of data integration, such as managing huge volumes of data and dealing with the different data types. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the modern data stack and its architecture, as well as the pivotal role of open-source technologies in shaping the data landscape. Delving into the layers of the modern data stack, you’ll cover data sources, types, storage, integration techniques, transformation, and processing. The book also offers insights into data exposition and APIs, ingestion and storage strategies, data preparation and analysis, workflow management, monitoring, data quality, and governance. Packed with practical use cases, real-world examples, and a glimpse into the future of data integration, The Definitive Guide to Data Integration is an essential resource for data eclectics. By the end of this book, you’ll have the gained the knowledge and skills needed to optimize your data usage and excel in the ever-evolving world of data.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)

Introduction to Our Data Integration Journey

Data integration plays a pivotal role in the changing landscape of technology, serving to connect diverse data sources and facilitate the smooth transmission of information. This process is essential for ensuring that different systems and applications can work together effectively, enabling organizations to make well-informed decisions and derive valuable insights from their data. As we embark on this journey, Chapter 1 serves as our starting point, offering a panoramic view of the significance, history, and present landscape of data integration. We’ll uncover its foundational principles, explore the multifaceted challenges, and grasp the transformative opportunities that lie ahead. Additionally, this chapter sets the stage for our overarching goal: to present a technology-agnostic theory of data integration, ensuring the relevance and longevity of our discussions. By the end of this chapter, you’ll be well equipped with...