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Dataproc, Dataflow, and Cloud Composer: Which Should You Choose?
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers a versatile collection of tools for managing and processing data at scale. Understanding the strengths of Dataproc,... more »
EHR Healthcare Case Study for the PCA exam: A Closer Look
If you're preparing for the Professional Cloud Architect exam, you probably know that Google recently updated the exam and many of the case studies.... more »
KnightMotives Automotive Case Study for the PCA exam: A Closer Look
If you are preparing for the Professional Cloud Architect exam, you probably know already that Google has updated the exam and refreshed the case... more »
Cymbal Retail Case Study for the PCA exam: A Closer Look
Cymbal Retail Case Study for the PCA exam: A Closer LookIf you are preparing for the Professional Cloud Architect exam, you probably know already that... more »
Altostrat Media Case Study for the PCA exam: A Closer Look
Altostrat Media Case Study for the PCA exam: A Closer LookIf you're preparing for the Professional Cloud Architect exam, you probably know already that... more »
Should you take the Associate Data Practitioner exam before the Professional Data Engineer exam?
Associate Data Practitioner vs Professional Data EngineerShould you take the Associate Data Practitioner exam before the Professional Data Engineer exam? This... more »
Guide to the new Professional Cloud Architect exam (released October 30th 2025)
What’s Actually on the New Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) Exam?A lot of people have been wondering, and asking me, what's on the new... more »
BigQuery Denormalized Tables vs Star Schema: A Design Guide
BigQuery Denormalized Tables vs Star Schema: A Design GuideIf you're designing a data warehouse in BigQuery, one of your first architectural decisions... more »
BigQuery Nested Fields vs Flat Tables: When to Use Each
BigQuery Nested Fields vs Flat Tables: When to Use EachEvery data engineer working with BigQuery eventually faces this question: should you normalize your... more »