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Your Guide to Data Engineering

This community-driven roadmap helps newcomers navigate the complex world of data engineering. Use it as a reference to guide your self-learning journey.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your skills, this roadmap provides a clear path through the essential concepts, tools, and technologies in the field.

How to Use This Guide

Community-Driven
  • 1

    Explore the categories

    Browse through different sections based on your interests and needs

  • 2

    Check topic details

    Expand sections to see specific topics and recommended resources

  • 3

    Learn at your own pace

    Use the difficulty indicators and time estimates as a general guide

  • 4

    Join the community

    Connect with other learners to share resources and experiences

Data Engineering Fundamentals

Core concepts and principles of data engineering

Beginner
4-6 weeks

SQL

The language of data

Beginner
4-8 weeks

Python

The Swiss Army knife for data engineers

Beginner
8-12 weeks

Linux

Essential command line skills for data engineers

Beginner
2-3 weeks

Git and GitHub

Version control for collaborative development

Beginner
2-3 weeks

Data Modeling

Structuring data for optimal use

Beginner
3-4 weeks

Suggested Learning Path

While everyone's journey is unique, here's a recommended sequence to build your skills efficiently

Beginner Level

Data Engineering Fundamentals

Core concepts and principles of data engineering

Beginner
4-6 weeks

SQL

The language of data

Beginner
4-8 weeks

Python

The Swiss Army knife for data engineers

Beginner
8-12 weeks

Linux

Essential command line skills for data engineers

Beginner
2-3 weeks

Git and GitHub

Version control for collaborative development

Beginner
2-3 weeks

Data Modeling

Structuring data for optimal use

Beginner
3-4 weeks

Intermediate Level

DBT

Transform your data in your warehouse

Intermediate
2-3 weeks

Docker

Containerization for data applications

Intermediate
3-4 weeks

Data Integration with Airbyte

Connect and integrate data from various sources

Intermediate
3-4 weeks

Orchestration with Airflow

Coordinate and automate complex data workflows

Intermediate
4-6 weeks

CI/CD

Continuous integration and deployment for data pipelines

Intermediate
2-3 weeks

Advanced Level

Cloud

Harness the power of cloud computing

Advanced
6-8 weeks

Spark

Process big data at scale

Advanced
6-8 weeks

Terraform

Infrastructure as code for data platforms

Advanced
3-4 weeks

Kafka

Build real-time data streaming pipelines

Advanced
4-6 weeks

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