{"product_id":"duckdb-in-action-mark-needham-9781633437258","title":"Duckdb in Action","description":"\u003cb\u003eDive into DuckDB and start processing gigabytes of data with ease--all with no data warehouse.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou don't need expensive hardware or to spin up a whole new cluster whenever you want to analyze a big data set. You just need DuckDB! This modern and fast embedded database runs on a laptop, and lets you easily process data from almost any source, including JSON, CSV, Parquet, SQLite and Postgres. In DuckDB in Action you'll learn everything you need to know to get the most out of this awesome tool, keep your data secure on prem, and save you hundreds on your cloud bill. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Open up \u003ci\u003eDuckDB in Action\u003c\/i\u003e and learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead and process data from CSV, JSON and Parquet sources both locally and remote\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite analytical SQL queries, including aggregations, common table expressions, window functions, special types of joins, and pivot tables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse DuckDB from Python, both with SQL and its \"Relational\"-API, interacting with databases but also data frames\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare, ingest and query large datasets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild cloud data pipelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtend DuckDB with custom functionality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDuckDB in Action\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the DuckDB database and shows you how to use it to solve common data workflow problems. It's full of quick wins--right from chapter one, you'll be finding new ways that DuckDB can speed up your work as a data professional. Each new concept is paired with a hands-on project example, so you can easily see how DuckDB works in action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eDuckDB in Action\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to quickly get your hands dirty with DuckDB. You won't need to read through pages of documentation--you'll learn as you work. Begin with DuckDB's CLI embedded mode, then dive straight into modern SQL queries and utilizing DuckDB's handy SQL extensions. From there, you'll explore the different ways you can analyze data with DuckDB, including advanced aggregation and analysis, data without persistence, and DuckDB's underlying architecture. Learn how to combine DuckDB with the Python ecosystem for even greater customization, and how to extend DuckDB with its own tools. You'll take to DuckDB like a duck to water, rapidly solving almost any relational data task with zero friction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For data scientists, data engineers, and developers interested in analyzing structured data. You'll need some knowledge of Python, CLI tools, and SQL to get the most out of this guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMark Needham\u003c\/b\u003e is a blogger, and video creator at @?LearnDataWithMark, where his series on DuckDB offers viewers hands-on insights into practical database applications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMichael Hunger\u003c\/b\u003e works on the open source Neo4j graph database filling many roles, where leads the product innovation and developer product strategy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMichael Simons\u003c\/b\u003e is a Java Champion, author, and Staff Software Engineer at Neo4j and has been working professionally as a developer for more than 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Needham, Michael Hunger, Michael Simons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1633437256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781633437258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Manning Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 321\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs","brand":"Mark Needham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45898780344575,"sku":"9781633437258","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1e45ff9f-79ed-4a20-a133-8233e7dfe045.jpg?v=1721377087","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/duckdb-in-action-mark-needham-9781633437258","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}