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First-year Master's student in Intelligent Computer Systems.

Just completed an in-depth course on Apache Airflow! I've been diving deep into the world of workflow orchestration, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned: - Setting Up Airflow: Learned how to run Airflow in both Python environments and Docker. From initializing databases to setting up the web server and scheduler, I now have a solid understanding of how to configure and manage Airflow. - Airflow Concepts: Explored core concepts like DAGs (Directed Acyclic Graphs), task dependencies, and the task lifecycle. Understanding how these elements interact is crucial for building reliable workflows. - Airflow Architecture: Gained insights into the architecture, including how the webserver, scheduler, and workers interact with the database and DAGs. Knowing the backend processes helps in better managing and troubleshooting the system. - Advanced Features: Delved into more advanced topics like backfilling, catchup mechanisms, and setting up connections to external databases. I also learned about extending and customizing Docker images to optimize the Airflow environment for specific needs. - Real-World Applications: Implemented various operators and sensors, including AWS S3 Sensor Operator and PostgreSQL hooks, to connect, monitor, and manipulate data across different systems. These hands-on exercises solidified my understanding of how Airflow can be applied in real-world scenarios. This course has been a game-changer, and I’m excited to apply these new skills in upcoming projects.

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