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Data and ML Roadmap

The document outlines key skills to learn across various technologies including Linux, Git, Python, SQL, DBT, Docker, Airbyte, Apache Airflow, AWS, Apache Spark, and Terraform. It provides a suggested learning plan spanning four months, focusing on foundational skills in the first month and progressing to more advanced topics in subsequent months. Each technology section details essential commands, concepts, and best practices for effective learning and application.

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Data and ML Roadmap

The document outlines key skills to learn across various technologies including Linux, Git, Python, SQL, DBT, Docker, Airbyte, Apache Airflow, AWS, Apache Spark, and Terraform. It provides a suggested learning plan spanning four months, focusing on foundational skills in the first month and progressing to more advanced topics in subsequent months. Each technology section details essential commands, concepts, and best practices for effective learning and application.

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1.

Linux – Mastering Command-Line Operations

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Basic commands: ls, cd, mkdir, rm, cp, mv, cat, grep, find, chmod, chown.
o File system navigation and permissions.
o Shell scripting (Bash) for automation.
o Process management: ps, top, kill, nohup.
o Networking commands: ping, curl, ssh, scp.
o Environment variables and configuration files (e.g., .bashrc, .profile).
o Package management: apt, yum, brew.
o Logs and debugging: tail, less, journalctl.

2. Git – Version Control and Collaborative Coding

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Basic Git commands: init, clone, add, commit, push, pull.
o Branching and merging: branch, checkout, merge, rebase.
o Resolving merge conflicts.
o Working with remote repositories (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
o Best practices for commit messages and branching strategies (e.g.,
GitFlow).
o Advanced Git: stash, cherry-pick, reflog, submodules.
o Collaboration workflows: pull requests, code reviews.

3. Python – Writing Efficient Scripts

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Python basics: variables, loops, conditionals, functions, and classes.
o Working with libraries: pandas, numpy, requests, os, json.
o Writing scripts for ETL processes.
o Error handling and logging.
o Object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python.
o Writing unit tests with pytest or unittest.
o Optimizing Python code for performance.
4. SQL & Data Modeling

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Writing complex SQL queries: joins, subqueries, window functions, CTEs.
o Database design: normalization, indexing, constraints.
o Data modeling techniques: star schema, snowflake schema.
o Optimizing queries for performance (e.g., query execution plans).
o Working with analytical databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake).
o Data warehousing concepts: fact tables, dimension tables.

5. DBT (Data Build Tool)

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Understanding DBT’s role in the modern data stack.
o Writing DBT models and transformations using SQL.
o Using Jinja templating for dynamic SQL.
o Testing and documenting data models.
o Working with DBT Cloud or CLI.
o Integrating DBT with data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).

6. Docker – Containerization

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Docker basics: images, containers, Dockerfile.
o Building and running containers.
o Docker Compose for multi-container applications.
o Networking and volumes in Docker.
o Best practices for containerizing data pipelines.
o Deploying Docker containers to cloud platforms.

7. Airbyte – Data Ingestion

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Setting up Airbyte (self-hosted or cloud).
o Configuring connectors for data sources (e.g., APIs, databases).
o Building ELT pipelines with Airbyte.
o Monitoring and troubleshooting data ingestion.
o Integrating Airbyte with DBT and data warehouses.

8. Apache Airflow – Workflow Orchestration

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Writing DAGs (Directed Acyclic Graphs) in Airflow.
o Using operators, sensors, and hooks.
o Scheduling and monitoring workflows.
o Error handling and retries.
o Integrating Airflow with cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP).
o Best practices for scaling and optimizing Airflow.

9. AWS – Cloud Services

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Core AWS services: S3, EC2, IAM, Lambda, RDS.
o Data-specific services: Glue, Redshift, Athena, EMR.
o Setting up and managing cloud storage (S3 buckets).
o Deploying data pipelines on AWS.
o Monitoring and logging with CloudWatch.
o Cost optimization and security best practices.

10. Apache Spark – Distributed Data Processing

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Understanding Spark architecture: RDDs, DataFrames, Spark SQL.
o Writing PySpark scripts for ETL.
o Working with structured and semi-structured data.
o Optimizing Spark jobs (partitioning, caching).
o Integrating Spark with cloud platforms (e.g., Databricks, EMR).
o Streaming data with Spark Streaming or Structured Streaming.
11. Terraform – Infrastructure as Code

 Key Skills to Learn:


o Writing Terraform configuration files (HCL syntax).
o Managing cloud resources (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
o Using Terraform modules for reusable code.
o State management and remote backends.
o Best practices for versioning and collaboration.
o Deploying data infrastructure (e.g., databases, clusters).

Suggested Learning Plan

 Month 1: Linux, Git, Python, SQL.


 Month 2: Data Modeling, DBT, Docker.
 Month 3: Airbyte, Apache Airflow, AWS.
 Month 4: Apache Spark, Terraform, Capstone Project.

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