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Another disruptive wave is the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs), which have democratized access to insights from unstructured data. Unlike SQL transformed structured data, LLMs enable users to extract value from PDFs, images, audio, and video, simplifying what was once domain-specific and technically complex. Data engineers now can treat unstructured data as a native source, leading to tighter integration with traditional data systems.
Principles Guiding Modern Data Engineering
Three core principles emerged as foundational for building scalable, reliable, and efficient AI infrastructure in 2024: