This 5-step process is the recipe for turning messy data into insight:
1️⃣ Bring it in: files, apps, and streams flow into one place
2️⃣ Store it: land it in a lake, warehouse, or lakehouse
3️⃣ Clean it: fix errors, remove noise, make it usable
4️⃣ Model it: organize it into tables
Huge shoutout to Erik for the inspiration! 🎉
His daily Microsoft Learn badge streak is a reminder that skill building is about showing up, stacking small wins, and letting consistency do the heavy lifting.
Remember, consistency beats intensity every time.
Are your passwords or API keys living in your code? That's one leak away from being public. 🚨
Move them into a service built to store secrets instead, so you decide exactly who and what can get to them.