Organize: Data Organization
Overview of the Organize phase in the CORE framework
Organize: Data Organization
Section titled “Organize: Data Organization”Organizing data effectively is crucial for scalable analytics. This phase covers both batch processing with data warehouses and real-time processing with stream layers.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Organize phase transforms raw collected data into structured, accessible formats. It encompasses both historical data storage (warehouses) and real-time data processing (streams) to support different analytical needs.
Key Concepts
Section titled “Key Concepts”Analytics Warehouse / Data Lake
Section titled “Analytics Warehouse / Data Lake”Centralized storage for historical data:
- Batch processing: Process large volumes of data efficiently
- Schema flexibility: Support for structured and unstructured data
- Cost optimization: Use appropriate storage tiers based on access patterns
Real-Time Stream Layer
Section titled “Real-Time Stream Layer”Process data as it arrives:
- Low latency: Sub-second processing for time-sensitive use cases
- Event streaming: Handle high-volume event streams
- Real-time analytics: Power dashboards and alerts
Outcomes
Section titled “Outcomes”- Data warehouse or data lake configured
- Data pipeline architecture designed
- Real-time stream processing set up (if needed)
- Data transformation and ETL processes implemented
- Data quality monitoring in place
- Access controls and security configured
Artifacts
Section titled “Artifacts”- Data Warehouse Schema: Structure for storing historical data
- ETL Pipelines: Processes for extracting, transforming, and loading data
- Stream Processing Setup: Real-time data processing infrastructure
- Data Catalog: Documentation of available datasets and schemas
- Data Quality Reports: Monitoring and validation dashboards
Pitfalls
Section titled “Pitfalls”- Premature optimization: Over-engineering data structures before understanding usage patterns
- Schema rigidity: Creating schemas that are too rigid to accommodate future needs
- Ignoring real-time needs: Only focusing on batch processing when real-time is required
- Poor data quality: Not implementing validation leads to downstream issues
- Cost overruns: Not monitoring storage and compute costs can lead to unexpected expenses
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