Navigating the Database Engine Landscape

This chapter explores various types of database engines, categorizing them by features and use cases, such as Snowflake and BigQuery for big data analytics versus DuckDB and DataFusion for processing needs. It discusses the technicalities of these engines, their integration capabilities, and emphasizes the evolving role of single-node engines in larger systems like Spark. Additionally, the chapter looks toward the future of database technology, focusing on intelligence in coding and proactive data management for enhanced user experience.