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Understanding Data Lake Architecture: Components and How They Work Together

A comprehensive guide to data lake architecture. Learn about the essential components including object storage, table formats, query engines, and metadata catalogs, and how they work together to create scalable analytics systems.

Data LakeArchitectureSystem DesignData Engineering
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Database Performance Optimization: Indexing, Partitioning, and Sharding

Optimizing database performance is essential for applications that scale and handle increasing amounts of data. If your database is slowing down due to large data sets or complex queries, it’s time to consider these three key techniques: indexing, partitioning, and sharding.

Databases
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Why UUIDs Might Not Be the Best Choice for Database Keys (And What You Can Use Instead)

When designing databases, choosing the right primary key is crucial for performance and scalability. One popular option for primary keys is the UUID (Universally Unique Identifier).

DatabasesPrimary Key
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Getting Started with Docker: Simplifying Development and Deployment

Docker is one of the most powerful tools in a developer’s arsenal, enabling consistent and efficient application development, testing, and deployment. Whether you're working on personal projects or large-scale production systems, Docker helps you ship code faster with fewer bugs. In this article, we'll dive into the basics of Docker and how it can transform your workflow.

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Ansible Basics: Setup, Directories and Managing Secrets

Ansible is an open-source automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration. It helps automate repetitive tasks and ensure your servers are always in the desired state.

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