The Ultimate Apache Spark Guide: Performance Tuning, PySpark Examples, and New 4.0 Features
The ultimate guide to Apache Spark. Learn performance tuning with PySpark examples, fix common issues like data skew, and explore new Spark 4.0 features.
Data Engineering
What Are Apache Flink Watermarks? A Beginner’s Guide to Handling Late Arrival Data
Struggling with late or out-of-order data? Learn how Apache Flink Watermarks work with event time to build accurate, reliable real-time stream processing systems.
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Data Engineering Heats Up in June 2025: A Look at the Latest Developments
Stay current with the essential data engineering news from June 2025. This monthly roundup covers the biggest announcements from Databricks’ Data + AI Summit, new Snowflake features, Apache Flink updates, and the growing role of AI and Apache Iceberg in the data landscape.
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Don’t Get Tripped Up! 10 Common Data Engineering Pitfalls
Learn how to avoid 10 common data engineering pitfalls—like Spark data skew, Airflow retry chaos, schema drift, and more—with practical solutions
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Beyond Basic Prompts: LLM + MCP Tackling Real-World Challenges—The Airflow 3.0 Auto-Update Example
Learn how LLM + MCP synergy revolutionizes complex tasks. An Apache Airflow 3.0 case study demonstrates auto-updating DAGs and overcoming AI limitations.
Data Engineering in 2025: A Practical Guide for New Grads Entering the AI-First Era
Explore how AI in data engineering is shaping the future. This 2025 guide helps new grads build the skills, tools, and mindset to thrive in a cloud-driven, AI-first world.
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Unboxing Apache Airflow 3.0: What’s New, What’s Gone, and Why It Matters
Explore the latest features, UI updates, and key changes in Apache Airflow 3.0. This deep dive covers DAG versioning, event-driven scheduling, Docker setup, and more for data engineers and workflow automation pros.
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DuckDB Local UI is Awesome!
Discover how DuckDB Local UI revolutionises your data exploration experience. After years of using external tools, DuckDB’s native interface provides a seamless, quick, and intuitive way to interact with your data projects
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DeepSeek SmallPond: A Game-Changer for Data Engineers Seeking Lightweight Solutions
DeepSeek SmallPond is here to shake up data engineering. See how this lightweight open-source framework offers a fresh alternative to Apache Spark and Flink for batch and streaming processes.
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Apache Airflow 3.0 Is Coming Soon: Here’s What You Can Expect
Discover the upcoming features in Apache Airflow 3.0, with insights from the Airflow 3.0 workstream. Get ready for the next big release!
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