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14 Top Data Pipeline Key Terms Explained

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 Here are some key terms commonly used in data pipelines 1. Data Sources Definition: Points where data originates (e.g., databases, APIs, files, IoT devices). Examples: Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), APIs, cloud storage (S3), streaming data (Kafka), and on-premise systems. 2. Data Ingestion Definition: The process of importing or collecting raw data from various sources into a system for processing or storage. Methods: Batch ingestion, real-time/streaming ingestion. 3. Data Transformation Definition: Modifying, cleaning, or enriching data to make it usable for analysis or storage. Examples: Data cleaning (removing duplicates, fixing missing values). Data enrichment (joining with other data sources). ETL (Extract, Transform, Load). ELT (Extract, Load, Transform). 4. Data Storage Definition: Locations where data is stored after ingestion and transformation. Types: Data Lakes: Store raw, unstructured, or semi-structured data (e.g., S3, Azure Data Lake). Data Warehous...

Relative Vs. Absolute Path in Linux: Top Differences

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 Here's the difference between the relative and absolute paths in Linux. Many a time, the programmer needs to trade in these paths. Here're simple ideas on how you can differentiate. Absolute Vs. Relative path These are the differences between Absolute and Relative path in Linux. Absolute Path $ cd /usr/lib $ cd /usr/lib pwd See this path (linux#1/usr/lib), when you give PWD, it gives a full path from the root level. This is called absolute or full path. Think of the absolute pathname as being the complete mailing address for a package that the postal service will deliver to your next-door neighbor. Relative Path $ cd usr $ /user cd lib $ /usr/lib pwd $ linux#1/usr/lib ==> Going step by step and achieving. $ linux#1/usr/lib cd ../../ ==> This is the method of going back step by step. $ linux#1 ==> This is root level directory You are currently in the lib directory. So relative path nothing but complete information of all the mother directories. Here, for lib, th...