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Advanced Transformation Building Blocks

  • Working with complex data types.
  • Managing fields, metadata, and dynamic structures.
  • Reusing established transformation patterns.

Parameters, Variables, and Job-Oriented Design

  • Understanding runtime variables and scoping rules.
  • Parameterising transformations for flexibility.
  • Structuring parent-child job hierarchies.

Database Integration and Lookup Strategies

  • Leveraging advanced lookup steps.
  • Implementing effective caching strategies.
  • Designing efficient join operations.

Working with Files, APIs, and External Systems

  • Processing JSON and XML formats.
  • Invoking REST and SOAP services.
  • Executing streaming and batch data loads.

Error Handling and Data Quality Techniques

  • Capturing and routing errors effectively.
  • Applying data validation patterns.
  • Conducting auditing and logging.

Performance Tuning Essentials

  • Optimising step design for better throughput.
  • Managing memory usage and threading.
  • Identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Introduction to Repository-Based Development

  • Utilising the Pentaho repository.
  • Managing version control.
  • Adopting team collaboration practices.

Deployment and Migration Practices

  • Promoting jobs across different environments.
  • Handling configuration management.
  • Following operational best practices.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of ETL fundamentals.
  • Previous hands-on experience with Pentaho Data Integration.
  • Foundational knowledge of data warehousing concepts.

Target Audience

  • ETL developers.
  • Data engineers.
  • Technical professionals looking to expand their PDI expertise.
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