Navigating Data Interoperability with Iceberg

This chapter examines the increasing adoption of Iceberg, an open table format, as companies grapple with data interoperability and vendor lock-in. It highlights the importance of effective data catalogs, particularly within the Snowflake ecosystem, and discusses the integration of AI advancements like Cortex for streamlined analytics. The chapter also reviews the shift from ETL to ELT practices and the evolving landscape of real-time data processing in modern data strategies.