A practical technical and industry roadmap for aspiring data engineers.

In Data Engineering for Beginners, big data expert Chisom Nwokwu provides a beginner-friendly guide for everyone interested in the fundamentals of data engineering. Whether you are looking to start a rewarding new career as a data analyst, data engineer, or data scientist, or want to enhance your skills in an existing engineering role, Nwokwu offers the technical and industry knowledge you need to succeed.

The book explains:

• Database fundamentals, including relational and NoSQL databases
• Data warehouses and data lakes
• Data pipelines, including information about batch and stream processing
• Data quality dimensions
• Data security principles, including data encryption
• Data governance principles and data frameworks
• Big data and distributed systems concepts
• Data engineering on the cloud
• Essential skills and tools for data engineering interviews and jobs

Data Engineering for Beginners offers an easy-to-follow roadmap on a seemingly complex and intimidating subject. It addresses the topics most likely to challenge a beginner data engineer, clearly explaining key concepts in an accessible way.

You will also find:

• A comprehensive glossary of data engineering terms
• Common and practical career paths in the data engineering industry
• An introduction to key cloud technologies and services you may encounter early in your data engineering career

Ideal for aspiring data analysts, data scientists, and data engineers, Data Engineering for Beginners is a practical and reliable starting point for learning a high-demand skill. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their data engineering expertise and upskill in the big data era.

Pages: 384, Year of Publication: 1128, Dimensions: 18.3x18.3cm