5 Common Pitfalls Every New Data Engineer Faces
Starting your journey as a data engineer can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You're learning new skills, building your first pipelines, and discovering just how messy real-world data can be. But don’t worry—you're not alone! I've been there, and today I'll walk you through five common pitfalls that new data engineers often face, along with practical advice on how to avoid them.
November Data Challenge: Optimizing SQL Queries for Year-End Reports
As we approach the end of the year, data engineers are often tasked with preparing large-scale reports that provide insights on business performance. These reports can involve complex queries, requiring efficiency to avoid long processing times. This month’s code challenge focuses on optimizing SQL queries to handle high data volumes effectively.