Alex Merced Tutorialshandbook

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A working handbook for data and software engineering.

Hands-on tutorials by Alex Merced on Apache Iceberg, the data lakehouse, pipelines, agentic AI, and the languages and tools that hold it all together.

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  1. 01Designing the Ideal Cadence for Compaction and Snapshot ExpirationLearn how to design an effective schedule for compaction and snapshot expiration in Apache Iceberg to balance cost, performance, and data freshness.Apache IcebergAug 19, 2025
  2. 02Avoiding Metadata Bloat with Snapshot Expiration and Rewriting ManifestsLearn how to prevent and clean up metadata bloat in Apache Iceberg by expiring snapshots and rewriting manifests for better performance and manageability.Apache IcebergAug 12, 2025
  3. 03Smarter Data Layout – Sorting and Clustering Iceberg TablesImprove query performance in Apache Iceberg by organizing your data layout with sorting and Z-order clustering. Learn how to reduce scan cost and improve filter effectiveness.Apache IcebergAug 05, 2025
  4. 04Optimizing Compaction for Streaming Workloads in Apache IcebergLearn how to design fast, incremental compaction strategies in Apache Iceberg to support high-throughput streaming pipelines without disrupting freshness or performance.Apache IcebergJul 29, 2025
  5. 05The Basics of Compaction – Bin Packing Your Data for EfficiencyLearn how standard compaction works in Apache Iceberg and why bin packing your data files is essential for maintaining query performance and cost efficiency.Apache IcebergJul 22, 2025
  6. 06The Cost of Neglect – How Apache Iceberg Tables Degrade Without OptimizationLearn how Apache Iceberg tables can degrade over time without optimization and what issues this causes for performance, cost, and governance.Apache IcebergJul 15, 2025