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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...

10 Top Blockchain Advantages for Finance Projects

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In the business world, the transactions are — orders, payments, account tracking and much more. Often, each participant has his or her own ledger — and, thus, a version of the truth that may differ from other participants. Top Blockchain Features   You can avoid fraud... These multiple ledgers can be a recipe for error, fraud, and inefficiency. But because members on a blockchain share a common view of the truth, it’s now possible to see all details of a transaction end-to-end, reducing those vulnerabilities . Ordinary ledger Vs Shared Ledger Each participant has his own, separate ledger — increasing the possibility of human error or fraud. Reliance on intermediaries for validation creates inefficiencies. Can become a paper-laden process, resulting in frequent delays and potential losses for all stakeholders. How to Avoid the Complexity Single, shared, tamper-evident ledger — once recorded, transactions cannot be altered. All parties must give consensus before a new transa...