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ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and ELT (Extract, Load, Transform)

are two popular data integration processes used to prepare data


for analysis. The key difference between them lies in the order of
operations:

ETL Process

1. Extract: Data is extracted from various sources.


2. Transform: Data is transformed into a standardized format.
3. Load: Transformed data is loaded into a target system (e.g.,
data warehouse).

ELT Process

1. Extract: Data is extracted from various sources.


2. Load: Data is loaded into a target system (e.g., data
warehouse) in its raw form.
3. Transform: Data is transformed into a standardized format
within the target system.

Key differences:

- Transformation timing:
In ETL, transformation occurs before loading, whereas in
ELT, transformation occurs after loading.
- Data processing:
ETL typically involves more upfront data processing,
whereas ELT allows for more flexible, on-demand data
processing.
- Data storage:
ELT often requires more storage capacity, as raw data is
stored in its original form.
- Scalability:
ELT can be more scalable, as it allows for parallel processing
and distributed computing.

Choose ETL when:

- You need to perform complex transformations before loading


data.
- You require strict data governance and quality control.

Choose ELT when:

- You need to store large volumes of raw data.


- You require flexible, on-demand data processing and
transformation.

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