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10 Amazing Features of Microsoft Fabric!

Fabric is Microsoft’s brand-new SaaS analytics platform just announced at their Build conference. We think there are some great features in Fabric so in this blog post we want to highlight our top 10.

Aimee JohnsonMay 25, 2023FabricComment

What is Microsoft Fabric? An Introduction

Fabric is Microsoft’s shiny new all-encompassing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) analytics platform. That means Fabric is your one-stop-shop for your full data platform, from ingesting source data through to data visualisation across each persona, from Data Engineer to Power BI user and everyone in between.

Aimee JohnsonMay 17, 2023Microsoft, FabricComment

Using Databricks SQL in VSCode

Recently, I had the opportunity to explore the Databricks SQL extension for VSCode, and I was thoroughly impressed. With its user-friendly interface, robust features, and seamless integration with Databricks, this extension is the ideal solution for querying your Databricks Lakehouse outside of the Databricks ecosystem.

Data, EngineeringFalek MiahMay 12, 2023Databricks SQL, databricks, VSCode, azureComment

Introduction to Databricks SQL

Databricks SQL is a powerful tool for querying and analysing data in Databricks Lakehouse. It empowers data analysts and engineers that are familiar with SQL, to extract insights without the need for complex code, thereby streamlining and speeding up the data analysis process.

Data, EngineeringFalek MiahMay 12, 2023databricks, Databricks SQL, azureComment

Medallion Architecture: What is it?

Medallion Architecture is a system for logically organising data within a Data Lakehouse. A standard medallion architecture consists of 3 main layers, in order: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The increasing quality of precious metal in the names is no accident and represents an increasing level of structure and validation when moving through the layers.

Ed OldhamMay 2, 2023 Comments

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