Data Engineering for Beginners - Book 2
Jim D Johnston
Narrator Jim D Johnston, Roy Williams
Publisher: Maksym Nevdokhin
Summary
Build the foundation for one of the most in-demand careers in the data-driven world and learn how raw information becomes actionable insight. Data Engineering for Beginners is a practical and accessible introduction to the world of data engineering, designed for students, aspiring data professionals, and technology enthusiasts with little or no prior experience. This book explains how modern organizations collect, process, store, and move data at scale to power analytics, machine learning, and business decision-making. By breaking down complex systems into simple concepts, this guide helps readers understand the core building blocks of modern data infrastructure and how they work together in real-world environments. Inside, you will discover:The fundamentals of data engineering and its role in modern technologyHow data pipelines are built, managed, and optimizedData ingestion, transformation, and storage conceptsIntroduction to databases, data lakes, and data warehousesBatch processing vs. real-time data streamingBasic ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflowsOverview of tools like SQL, Python, and Apache SparkCloud platforms and scalable data architecturesData quality, reliability, and governance basicsReal-world use cases in AI, analytics, and business intelligence Data Engineering for Beginners provides the essential skills and understanding needed to enter the world of modern data infrastructure with confidence.
Duration: about 3 hours (03:24:38) Publishing date: 2026-06-14; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

