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How Will You Validate Incremental Loading?

"Validating incremental loading involves verifying that only new, updated,


or deleted records are processed and loaded into the target system. The
steps I typically follow include:
1. Understand the Incremental Load Logic:
 Review the ETL design document or mapping to understand
how incremental data is identified, such as by using Last
Modified Date, Timestamp, or change flags.
2. Baseline Data Validation:
 Before running the incremental load, I validate the existing
data in the target to ensure it matches the source. This
provides a baseline for comparison.
3. Prepare Test Data:
 *I create or simulate test data in the source system with a mix
of:
 New records.
 Updated records (e.g., changes to existing fields
like Address or Phone Number).
 Deleted records.*
4. Execute the Incremental Workflow:
 Run the ETL workflow configured for incremental loading.
5. Validation Steps:
 New Records:
 Verify that new records are successfully inserted into the
target table.
 Updated Records:
 Check that updates are correctly reflected in the target
table based on the Primary Key or unique identifier.
 Deleted Records:
 If soft deletes are implemented, validate that records
are marked as inactive or archived in the target.
 Unchanged Records:
 Ensure that records not modified in the source remain
unchanged in the target.
6. Compare Source and Target:
 *Use SQL queries to compare source and target data for:
 Record counts.
 Field-level data consistency for new and updated
records.
 Data quality (e.g., handling of NULLs and duplicates).*
7. Check Audit Logs:
 Review ETL workflow logs to validate the number of rows
inserted, updated, and rejected.
8. Error and Rejection Validation:
 Ensure that rejected records are logged properly with detailed
error messages.
By following these steps, I ensure that the incremental load process is
accurate, reliable, and handles all edge cases effectively."

These answers demonstrate a methodical and practical approach,


highlighting both your experience in handling real-world ETL bugs and
your expertise in validating incremental loads. Let me know if you’d like
more examples!

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