Tools
Reviews, walkthroughs, and real-world applications of the best tools in modern data and cloud engineering.
What Is Apache Kafka? A Beginner’s Guide to Event Streaming in Data Engineering
What is Apache Kafka? Learn how it works, why it’s used in modern data engineering, and whether you need it, with clear metaphors and beginner-friendly guidance.
What Is Terraform and How to Use It (2025 Guide)
Learn what Terraform is, how to use it with AWS, and how to build scalable infrastructure as code. A beginner-friendly, guide to Terraform in 2025.
What Is Docker, Really? Why Developers Use It, and When You Should Too
A developer-first guide to understanding Docker, containers, and why you should (or shouldn’t) use it. Clear metaphors, practical use cases, and no fluff.
What is dbt? Why Data Engineers and Analysts Use It (And If You Should)
Learn what dbt (data build tool) is, how it helps data teams transform data using SQL, and whether you actually need to use it in your stack.
Best ETL Tools for Beginners (2025 Guide)
New to data engineering? Discover the best ETL tools for beginners with free tiers, no-code features, and real-world examples. Start your first pipeline today!