DataOps and the Data Professional
2022TL; DR
How can you do your job easier and quicker... DataOps!!
Session Details
You may have heard the word "DevOps" or "DataOps" and wondered whether it is just another buzzword. Deployments to databases are an area that may not be automated or utilize DevOps processes.
In this session I will clarify the core concepts of DevOps and explain how DataOps is more relevant for Data Professionals.
The topics covered will include getting a database into source control, setting up automated unit tests and how to push your changes to production in an automated deployment pipeline.
We will focus on key aspects of DataOps.
Through the use of comprehensive live demos the audience will learn the benefits and how to implement DataOps processes in their database deployments.
3 things you'll get out of this session
Speakers
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