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Q3. Data warehousing basics
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Q2. Discussion about the role in Genpact.
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Q2. When did you use HUDI and Iceberg
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I have used HUDI and Iceberg in my previous project for managing large-scale data lakes efficiently.
• Implemented HUDI for incremental data ingestion and managing large datasets in real-time

• Utilized Iceberg for efficient table management and data versioning

• Integrated HUDI and Iceberg with Apache Spark for processing and querying data
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Q1. Start up parameters of sql server
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Start up parameters are used to configure the behavior of SQL Server when it starts up.
• Start up parameters are specified in the SQL Server Configuration Manager.

• Common start up parameters include -d (database files location), -e (error log location), -m (single user mode), -T (trace flags), etc.

• Start up parameters can be modified to customize the behavior of SQL Server during startup.

• Example: -dC:\Program Files\Microso...read more
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Q1. What is the uses of filter stage
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Filter stage is used in ETL processes to selectively pass or reject data based on specified criteria.
• Filter stage helps in removing unwanted data from the input dataset.

• It can be used to apply conditions like filtering out duplicate records, selecting specific columns, or excluding certain values.

• For example, a filter stage can be used to only pass records where the sales amount is greater than $1000.
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Q2. What is the uses of transfor stage
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Transform stage is used in ETL process to apply business rules, clean and enrich data before loading into target database.
• Transform stage is used to apply business rules to the data.

• It is used to clean and standardize data before loading into the target database.

• Transform stage can also be used to enrich data by combining multiple sources or adding calculated fields.

• Examples include converting data types, removing dupl
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Q3. What is the uses of sort stage
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Sort stage is used in ETL processes to sort data based on specified criteria before loading it into the target system.
• Sort stage helps in arranging data in a specific order for better analysis and reporting

• It can be used to remove duplicates from data before loading

• Sorting can be done based on multiple columns or expressions

• Example: Sorting customer data based on their purchase amount before loading into a data warehou
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Q4. How to create the prallel job
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To create a parallel job, use parallel processing techniques to divide tasks into smaller subtasks that can be executed simultaneously.
• Identify tasks that can be executed independently and in parallel

• Use parallel processing techniques such as multi-threading or distributed computing

• Implement parallel job using ETL tools like Informatica or Talend

• Monitor and optimize parallel job performance to ensure efficient executio
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Q5. Defenation of scd
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SCD stands for Slowly Changing Dimension, a technique used in data warehousing to track changes in dimension attributes over time.
• SCD is used to maintain historical data in a data warehouse

• There are different types of SCDs - Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3

• Type 1 SCD overwrites old data with new data

• Type 2 SCD creates a new record for each change and maintains history

• Type 3 SCD keeps a limited history by adding columns to tr
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Q1. Which version of talend you are using
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I am using Talend version 7.3.1 for ETL development.
• I am currently using Talend version 7.3.1 for ETL development.

• The specific version of Talend being used is 7.3.1.

• Talend 7.3.1 offers various features and improvements for ETL processes.
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Q1. Given a DataFrame df with columns 'A', 'B','C' how would you group the data by the values in column 'A' and calculate the mean of column 'B' for each group, while also summing the values in column 'C' ?
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Group data by column 'A', calculate mean of column 'B' and sum values in column 'C' for each group.
• Use groupby() function in pandas to group data by column 'A'

• Apply mean() function on column 'B' and sum() function on column 'C' for each group

• Example: df.groupby('A').agg({'B':'mean', 'C':'sum'})
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Q2. Explain the difference deepcopy() and copy() methods in Python's copy module. Provide a scenario where you would use deepcopy() over copy().
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deepcopy() creates a new object with completely independent copies of nested objects, while copy() creates a shallow copy.
• deepcopy() creates a new object and recursively copies all nested objects, while copy() creates a shallow copy of the top-level object only.

• Use deepcopy() when you need to create a deep copy of an object with nested structures, to avoid any references to the original object.

• Use copy() when you only ...read more
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Q3. Discuss the concept of Python decorators and provide an example of how you would use decorators to measure the execution time of a function.
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Python decorators are functions that modify the behavior of other functions. They are commonly used for adding functionality to existing functions without modifying their code.
• Decorators are defined using the @ symbol followed by the decorator function name.

• They can be used to measure the execution time of a function by wrapping the function with a timer decorator.

• Example: def timer(func): def wrapper(*args, **kwargs...read more
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Q1. What are stored procedures?
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Stored procedures are precompiled database objects that can be called by applications to perform a specific task.
• Stored procedures are written in SQL or PL/SQL

• They can accept input parameters and return output parameters

• They can be used to encapsulate business logic and improve performance

• Examples include procedures for inserting, updating, and deleting data

• They can also be used for complex data manipulation and report
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Q2. Why is indexing required
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Indexing is required to improve the performance of database queries.
• Indexing helps in faster retrieval of data from the database.

• It reduces the number of disk I/O operations required to fetch data.

• Indexes are created on columns that are frequently used in WHERE clauses or JOIN conditions.

• Examples of indexes include B-tree, bitmap, and hash indexes.
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Define schema for a simple book store

Q1. Data model for book lending
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A data model for book lending
• Create entities for books, borrowers, and loans

• Include attributes such as book title, author, borrower name, loan date, and due date

• Establish relationships between books and borrowers through loan transactions

• Consider additional attributes like book genre, borrower contact information, and loan status
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