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#032: Your brain is more valuable than ever Feb 11, 2023

I don’t suggest writing SQL without seeing a database.

And I don’t suggest going...

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#031: Your ABC’s could make you a better engineer Feb 04, 2023

The alphabet is your friend.

Most databases & file systems sort alphabetically by default.

So...

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#030: Slow down to speed up Jan 28, 2023

Data teams usually don’t lack technical skills.

And most problems can be solved w/ good...

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#029: What Makes a Data Stack “Modern”? Jan 21, 2023

If you work in data, there’s no escaping the term “modern data stack” (MDS).

In...

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#028: From Employee to Indy Data Engineer in 5 Steps Jan 14, 2023

 

A big reason to pursue a career in data is the lifestyle potential.

You develop skills...

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#027: Embracing AI (ChatGPT) as a Data Engineer Jan 07, 2023

After weeks of watching from the sidelines, I finally decided to give ChatGPT a try.

...

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#026: Lessons Learned in 2022 Dec 31, 2022

Today is New Years Eve 2022 which marks the end of an action-packed year.

Like all of life, it...

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#025: How to Stand Out as a Data Engineer Dec 24, 2022

I’ve worked with many data engineers far more intelligent and skilled than me.

They know...

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#024: 8 mini-projects to help you practice Dec 17, 2022

A common challenge for data engineers is finding ways to practice.

The options are seemingly...

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#023: Working in Data as an Employee vs Consultant Dec 10, 2022

 

You don’t have to be a full time employee to join a data team.

Nowadays, it’s...

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#022: The Hidden Cost of Open Source Dec 03, 2022

Open source tools are free…right?

They offer full code access and you don’t have to...

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#021: Why your data team needs version control Nov 26, 2022

The fastest route to problems is going straight to Production.

It feels easy in the...

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