# Apace Iceberg: Data Compression, Run length encoding Lab

> In this lab, Zach walks through data compression techniques, demonstrating how to reduce data size and enhance efficiency. He explores concepts like run-length encoding and bin-pack compression, focusing on optimizing data storage.

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- Module: Week 5: Data Modeling on Iceberg
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- Length: 32 min video
- Skills: Python, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg
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## About this lesson

In this lab, Zach walks through data compression techniques, demonstrating how to reduce data size and enhance efficiency. He explores concepts like run-length encoding and bin-pack compression, focusing on optimizing data storage.

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