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# [The Ultimate Guide to Open Table Formats - Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi, Paimon, and DuckLake](https://techblog.alexmerced.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-open-table-formats-iceberg-delta-lake-hudi-paimon-and-ducklake?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

title: The Ultimate Guide to Open Table Formats - Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi, Paimon, and DuckLake date: "2025-09-24" description: "Understanding Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi, Paimon, and DuckLake" author: "Alex Merced" category: "Data Engineering" banne...

Sep 25, 2025 · 19 min read · techblog.alexmerced.com  
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-   [#apacheiceberg](https://hashnode.com/tag/apacheiceberg)
-   [#apache-hudi](https://hashnode.com/tag/apache-hudi)
-   [#deltalake](https://hashnode.com/tag/deltalake)
-   [#ducklake](https://hashnode.com/tag/ducklake)

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Alex Merced is a developer advocate at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems, Crossfield Digital, CampusGuard, and General Assembly. He co-authored "Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide" published by O'Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology, sharing his expertise through blogs, videos, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS. Find all youtube channels, podcasts, blogs, etc. at AlexMerced.com

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