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Published inNov 2023
PublisherPackt
ISBN-139781837630776
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Kedeisha Bryan
Kedeisha Bryan
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Kedeisha Bryan

Kedeisha Bryan is a data professional with experience in data analytics, science, and engineering. She has prior experience combining both Six Sigma and analytics to provide data solutions that have impacted policy changes and leadership decisions. She is fluent in tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau. She is the founder and leader at the Data in Motion Academy, providing personalized skill development, resources, and training at scale to aspiring data professionals across the globe. Her other works include another Packt book in the works and an SQL course for LinkedIn Learning.
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Taamir Ransome
Taamir Ransome
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Taamir Ransome

Taamir Ransome is a Data Scientist and Software Engineer. He has experience in building machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for the US Army. He is also the founder of the Vet Dev Institute, where he currently provides cloud-based data solutions for clients. He holds a master's degree in Analytics from Western Governors University.
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Understanding essential automation concepts

One of the pillars of effective, dependable, and scalable data engineering practices is automation. Manual interventions not only increase the chance of error in today’s quick development cycles, but are also becoming increasingly impractical given the size and complexity of today’s data systems. The purpose of this section is to acquaint you with the fundamental automation ideas that form the cornerstone of a well-executed CI/CD pipeline.

We’ll examine the three main types of automation—test automation, deployment automation, and monitoring—to give you a comprehensive understanding of how these components interact to speed up processes and guarantee system dependability. To create systems that are not only functional but also reliable and simple to maintain, you must master these automation techniques, whether you’re creating a real-time analytics engine or setting up data pipelines for machine...

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Published in: Nov 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781837630776

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Kedeisha Bryan

Kedeisha Bryan is a data professional with experience in data analytics, science, and engineering. She has prior experience combining both Six Sigma and analytics to provide data solutions that have impacted policy changes and leadership decisions. She is fluent in tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau. She is the founder and leader at the Data in Motion Academy, providing personalized skill development, resources, and training at scale to aspiring data professionals across the globe. Her other works include another Packt book in the works and an SQL course for LinkedIn Learning.
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Taamir Ransome

Taamir Ransome is a Data Scientist and Software Engineer. He has experience in building machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for the US Army. He is also the founder of the Vet Dev Institute, where he currently provides cloud-based data solutions for clients. He holds a master's degree in Analytics from Western Governors University.
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