Introduction to Data Engineering
Chapter 1: What is Data Engineering?
Defining Data Engineering
The Role of a Data Engineer
Data Engineering vs Data Science vs Data Analysis
The Data Lifecycle
Common Data Engineering Tasks
Why Data Engineering Matters for AI
Quiz for Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Foundational Concepts
Understanding Data Types
Data Sources and Collection Methods
Introduction to Databases
Data Warehouses Explained
Data Lakes Explained
Introduction to APIs for Data Retrieval
Hands-on Practical: Identifying Data Types
Quiz for Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Building Your First Data Pipeline
What is a Data Pipeline?
ETL Process Explained
ELT Process Explained
Data Extraction Techniques
Basic Data Transformation Operations
Loading Data into Storage
Simple Pipeline Orchestration Concepts
Practice: Sketching a Basic Pipeline
Quiz for Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Data Storage Fundamentals
Choosing the Right Data Storage
Working with Relational Databases (SQL Basics)
Introduction to NoSQL Databases
Understanding File Storage Systems
Object Storage Basics
Common Data Formats
Practice: Setting up a Simple Database Table
Quiz for Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Introduction to Data Processing
Batch Processing Explained
Stream Processing Explained
Processing Frameworks Overview
Understanding Compute Resources
Data Cleaning Basics
Data Validation Techniques
Practice: Simple Data Cleaning Script
Quiz for Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Essential Tools for Data Engineers
Introduction to SQL for Data Manipulation
Version Control with Git for Code
Command-Line Interface (CLI) Basics
Overview of Cloud Platforms
Introduction to Workflow Schedulers
Practice: Basic Git Commands
Quiz for Chapter 6
Chapter 7: Next Steps in Data Engineering
Areas for Further Learning
Building a Portfolio Project Idea
Contributing to Open Source
Keeping Up with New Tools
Recap of Course Concepts
Quiz for Chapter 7
Introduction to APIs for Data Retrieval
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- API Handbook: A Guide to APIs, Web Services, and Microservices, Robert K. O'Connell, 2021 (O'Reilly Media) - Offers a broad yet accessible overview of APIs, their types, and how they function, serving as an excellent foundational text for anyone new to the subject.
- JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), Douglas Crockford, 2023 - The official, authoritative specification for JSON, which is the predominant data format for API responses discussed in the section.
- Requests: HTTP for Humans™ Documentation, Kenneth Reitz and the Requests Community, 2023 - Provides practical guidance and examples for making HTTP requests in Python, illustrating how to implement the request-response model, including GET methods, parameters, and headers for data retrieval.
- Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems, Martin Kleppmann, 2017 (O'Reilly Media) - A widely respected book in data engineering that provides context on data integration and external data sources, reinforcing the role of APIs in robust data acquisition for data pipelines.