DataSuite ETL Developer Guide
Developer guide for getting started with DataSuite ETL workflows. This comprehensive documentation will guide you through understanding, setting up, and implementing ETL data pipelines using the DataSuite platform.
What You'll Learn
System Architecture: Understanding the complete DataSuite ETL ecosystem
Environment Setup: Getting your local development environment running
Pipeline Development: Building ETL workflows with LogStash and DBT
Testing & Validation: Ensuring data quality and pipeline reliability
Prerequisites
Docker and Docker Compose installed
Basic understanding of SQL and data concepts
Familiarity with command line operations
8GB+ RAM recommended for full stack
Navigation Guide
🏗️ Architecture & Design
Start here to understand the system before implementation.
System Overview - High-level architecture and data flow
Component Details - Deep dive into each system component
Data Flow - How data moves through the pipeline
⚙️ Environment Setup
Get your development environment up and running.
Prerequisites - System requirements and dependencies
Quick Start (Docker Compose) - Recommended for beginners
Advanced Setup (Individual Containers) - For custom configurations
Service Verification - Confirm your installation is working
🛠️ Development Workflow
Build and customize your ETL pipelines.
LogStash Configuration - Data ingestion setup
DBT Getting Started - Environment and project setup
DBT Modeling Guide - Creating dimensional models
Testing & Validation - Data quality assurance
🚨 Troubleshooting
Resolve common issues and debug problems.
Common Issues - Frequently encountered problems
Debugging Guide - Systematic problem resolution
Quick Start Path
New to DataSuite? Follow this recommended learning path:
📖 Read System Overview to understand the big picture
🚀 Complete Quick Start Setup to get running fast
✅ Run Service Verification to confirm everything works
🔧 Follow DBT Getting Started for your first pipeline
📊 Build your first model with DBT Modeling Guide
Expected Outcomes
After completing this guide, you will be able to:
✅ Set up a complete DataSuite ETL development environment
✅ Configure LogStash for data ingestion from various sources
✅ Build dimensional data models using DBT
✅ Test and validate your data transformations
✅ Troubleshoot common pipeline issues
Getting Help
🐛 Issues: Check troubleshooting guides first
📚 Documentation: All guides include detailed examples and explanations
🔍 Search: Use your browser's search function to find specific topics
Ready to get started? Begin with the System Overview to understand how all the pieces fit together.
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