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Overview of Apache Airflow Fundamentals

  • Key concepts: Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs), operators, and task execution flow
  • Airflow architecture and core components
  • Examination of complex use cases and workflow patterns

Development of Custom Operators

  • Structural analysis of Airflow operators
  • Construction of specialized operators for designated tasks
  • Procedures for testing and resolving issues in custom operators

Custom Hooks and Sensors

  • Implementation of hooks to integrate with external systems
  • Development of sensors to monitor external events
  • Enhancement of workflow responsiveness through custom sensors

Airflow Plugin Development

  • Understanding the plugin framework architecture
  • Designing plugins to expand Airflow capabilities
  • Guidelines for the administration and deployment of plugins

Integration with External Systems

  • Establishing connections between Airflow and databases, APIs, and cloud services
  • Application of Airflow for ETL processes and real-time data processing
  • Mitigation of dependency risks between Airflow and external systems

Advanced Debugging and Monitoring

  • Utilization of Airflow logs and metrics for diagnostic purposes
  • Configuration of alerts and notifications for operational anomalies
  • Integration of third-party monitoring tools with Airflow

Performance Optimization and Scalability

  • Scaling Airflow infrastructure using Celery and Kubernetes Executors
  • Efficient resource allocation within complex workflows
  • Strategies for ensuring high availability and fault tolerance

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Examination of advanced use cases in data engineering and DevOps contexts
  • Case study: Implementation of custom operators for large-scale ETL operations
  • Best practices for the governance and management of enterprise-level workflows for government applications

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of Apache Airflow foundational components, specifically directed acyclic graphs (DAGs), operators, and execution frameworks.
  • Exhibits advanced competency in Python development.
  • Possesses proven experience in the integration of data infrastructures and workflow orchestration systems tailored for government operations.

Target Audience

  • Data engineers
  • DevOps engineers
  • Software architects
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