Improving the ETL process through declarative transformation languages
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ETL, data processingAbstract
In the ever-evolving data management landscape, the Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process ensures that organizations can efficiently manage and utilize their data. However, traditional ETL processes often suffer inefficiencies and complexities hindering data integration and quality. This project explores using declarative transformation languages to enhance the ETL process. By focusing on the "what" rather than the "how," declarative languages simplify data transformation tasks, making them more intuitive and easier to manage. These languages allow data engineers to express complex transformation logic succinctly, reducing the likelihood of errors and improving maintainability. Moreover, declarative transformation languages facilitate a more agile approach to ETL by abstracting the underlying implementation details, enabling organizations to adapt quickly to changing data requirements. This research will analyze various declarative languages and their impact on the ETL process, showcasing case studies demonstrating their effectiveness in real-world applications. The findings provide insights into best practices for leveraging declarative transformation languages to streamline ETL workflows, enhance data quality, and support better organizational decision-making. By adopting these innovative approaches, businesses can improve the efficiency of their ETL processes and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly data-driven world. Through this exploration, we aim to highlight the significant potential that declarative transformation languages hold in transforming the future of ETL, making data integration more straightforward and effective for organizations of all sizes.
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