Apache Airflow Demystified: Build, Schedule, and Monitor Data Pipelines

Harness the power of Apache Airflow to orchestrate complex data pipelines with precision. "Apache Airflow Demystified" is your comprehensive guide to building, maintaining, and scaling robust data workflows. Whether you're a data engineer, developer, or DevOps professional, this book will equip you with the knowledge and best practices to streamline data integration, transformation, and analysis.
Key Features:

• Master the Fundamentals: Build a rock-solid foundation in Airflow's architecture, concepts, and user interface.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Create your first fully functional data pipeline, from DAG design to monitoring and execution.
• Practical Techniques: Employ operators, sensors, hooks, and connections to interact with databases, cloud services, and external systems.
• Advanced Orchestration: Conquer complexity with SubDAGs, TaskGroups, and XComs, optimizing your workflows and unlocking new levels of efficiency.
• Execution Mastery: Understand executors like Celery and Kubernetes, tailoring Airflow to suit your infrastructure and workload.
• Plugin Power: Extend Airflow's capabilities by building your own plugins, seamlessly integrating with Elasticsearch and other specialized tools.

Why Choose This Book

• Clear and Concise: Complex Airflow concepts are explained in plain language, making it accessible for beginners and experienced users alike.
• Real-World Examples: Practical use cases demonstrate how to solve common data engineering problems.
• Best Practice Focus: Learn battle-tested patterns and techniques to build maintainable and scalable data pipelines.

Transform your approach to data engineering with "Apache Airflow Demystified" and master the art of workflow orchestration.