# Q&A Week 1

> The Week 1 Q&A session covers a range of topics crucial for data engineering, focusing on tools like Apache Iceberg, Hive, Trino, and Spark. Participants gain insights into the practical applications of these technologies, including when to use Trino versus Spark for data processing and how to inte…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/qa-week-1-jan2025
- Program: [2025 New Year  Data Engineering Boot Camp starting January 6th](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/2025-new-year-data-engineering-boot-camp-starting-january-6th)
- Access: Requires enrollment in 2025 New Year  Data Engineering Boot Camp starting January 6th
- Length: 46 min video
- Skills: SQL, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, Apache Spark, Cloud Platforms, AWS, Apache Iceberg, Trino
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

The Week 1 Q&A session covers a range of topics crucial for data engineering, focusing on tools like Apache Iceberg, Hive, Trino, and Spark. Participants gain insights into the practical applications of these technologies, including when to use Trino versus Spark for data processing and how to integrate Iceberg with AWS Glue. The discussion also addresses common challenges in data engineering, such as managing large datasets and the importance of understanding data lakes versus data warehouses.

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