📚 Resources & Learning Path

Start Here:

1. Data Jargon 101 - Learn the vocabulary
2. Data Lake - Understand the basics
3. Modern Data Warehouse - Traditional approach
4. Architecture Comparison - See differences

External Resources:

• Databricks Glossary
• AWS Data Lake Guide
• Azure Data Architecture Guide

Deep Dive:

1. Data Lakehouse - Best of both worlds
2. Table Formats - Delta, Iceberg, Hudi
3. Architecture Patterns - Implementation details
4. Lambda & Kappa - Stream processing

Hands-On Learning:

• Databricks Community Edition
• Delta Lake Tutorials
• Apache Iceberg Docs

Advanced Topics:

1. Data Fabric - Virtualization approach
2. Data Mesh - Organizational patterns
3. Real-Time Architecture - Streaming systems
4. Unstructured Data - AI/ML integration

Expert Resources:

• Martin Fowler on Data Mesh
• Designing Data-Intensive Applications
• Data Mesh Architecture

Practical Application:

1. Microsoft Fabric - Unified platform
2. Solution Guide - Decision framework
3. Industry Insights - Future trends
4. Build your own proof of concept

Strategic Resources:

• Gartner Data Management Reports
• McKinsey on Data Governance
• ThoughtWorks Tech Radar