Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·6 hours agoReliability with Apache IcebergGet a Free Copy of "Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide" Sign Up for the Free Apache Iceberg Crash Course Calendar of Data Lakehouse Events Apache Iceberg is a powerful table format designed to handle large analytic datasets reliably and efficientl...Discussapacheiceberg
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·Jul 20, 2024Upcoming Data Talks from Alex Merced (And how to follow)In this article, I will provide you with a list of events I'm currently scheduled to speak at. New events are regularly being added, so here are a couple of good spots to always be in the know. Subscribe to my Luma Calendar to get regular new event ...Discussdata-engineering
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·Jul 12, 2024Databases Deconstructed: The Value of Data Lakhouses and Table FormatsCheckout out my Apache Iceberg Crash Course Get a free copy of Apache Iceberg the Definitive Guide Databases and data warehouses are powerful systems that simplify working with data by abstracting many of the inherent challenges, including: Storage...Discussdata engineer
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·Jun 28, 2024Despite Uniform and Apache XTable, your choice of Table Format still matters (Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, and Delta Lake)The concept of a data lakehouse aims to operationalize data lakes to function as data warehouses, delivering data faster and more efficiently to data consumers. This is achieved by deconstructing the individual components of a data warehouse into mod...Discussapache xtable
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·Jun 26, 2024Video Course - Basics of Lakehouse Engineering - Apache Iceberg, Nessie, DremioGet a Free Copy of "Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide" #1 - Intro - Basics of Lakehouse Engineering - Apache Iceberg, Nessie, Dremio #2 - What is Data Engineering? - Basics of Lakehouse Engineering - Apache Iceberg, Nessie, Dremio #3 - What is...Discussapacheiceberg
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·Jun 21, 2024Clustering vs Partitioning your Apache Iceberg TablesApache Iceberg 101 Get Hands-on With Apache Iceberg Free PDF Copy of Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide Maintaining your data lake tables efficiently is paramount. Techniques such as compaction, partitioning, and clustering are crucial for ensurin...Discussapacheiceberg
StarRocks Engineeringstarrocks.hashnode.dev·Jun 4, 2024[Iceberg Summit Recap] Uniting Petabytes of Siloed Data with Apache Iceberg at Tencent GamesTencent Games has managed to unite petabytes of valuable data once siloed across its subsidiaries and products with the help of Apache Iceberg. In this talk, Hongli Chang, backend software development engineer at Tencent Games walks attendees through...DiscussDatabases
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·Jun 4, 2024Open Source Table Format + Open Source Catalog = No Vendor Lock-in (Nessie, Polaris, Gravitino)Two key components enable the data lakehouse to reach its full potential: the table format and the data catalog. A table format allows collections of files in your data lakehouse to be recognized as database tables, while a catalog facilitates tracki...Discussapacheiceberg
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·May 29, 2024Partitioning with Apache Iceberg: A Deep DiveApache Iceberg 101 Get Hands-on With Apache Iceberg Free PDF Copy of Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide Introduction Partitioning is a fundamental concept in data management that significantly enhances query performance by organizing data into dis...Discussapacheiceberg
Alex Mercedalexmerced.hashnode.dev·May 15, 20243 Reasons Data Engineers Should Embrace Apache IcebergData engineers are constantly seeking ways to streamline workflows and enhance data management efficiency. Apache Iceberg, a high-performance table format for huge analytic datasets, has emerged as a game-changer in the field. By offering powerful fe...Discussapacheiceberg