Data Engineering
ETL vs ELT: When to Choose Which
Understanding the trade-offs between ETL and ELT patterns for modern data integration.
22 Feb 2026 10 min read
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About Zahid
Azure Data Engineer with 12+ years building data platforms across insurance, rail infrastructure, and manufacturing. Specializing in Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and enterprise data platform modernization.
This site is a knowledge hub for practical insights from real-world implementations and lessons learned from migrating complex systems to cloud platforms.
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