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title: "Discussion on \"From Raw Events to Refined Data: ETL vs ELT in Modern Data Pipelines\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"From Raw Events to Refined Data: ETL vs ELT in Modern Data Pipelines\". Should I transform the data before storing it? Or after?\nWelcome to the world of ETL vs ELT.\nIn this blog, let us go through some topics such as:\n\nWhat ETL and ELT actually mean (without any jargon!)\n\nKey differences and trade offs\n\nWhich is better f..."
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# [From Raw Events to Refined Data: ETL vs ELT in Modern Data Pipelines](https://datapipelining.hashnode.dev/from-raw-events-to-refined-data-etl-vs-elt-in-modern-data-pipelines?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Should I transform the data before storing it? Or after? Welcome to the world of ETL vs ELT. In this blog, let us go through some topics such as: What ETL and ELT actually mean (without any jargon!) Key differences and trade offs Which is better f...

May 27, 2025 · 2 min read · datapipelining.hashnode.dev  
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