Fundamentals of Data Engineering: Plan and Build Robust Data Systems

Fundamentals of Data Engineering: Plan and Build Robust Data Systems by Joe Reis and Matt Housley is a comprehensive guide to designing, building, and maintaining modern data systems. Covering the complete data engineering lifecycle, the book explores data architecture, storage, pipelines, orchestration, security, governance, and scalability. Through practical insights and real-world examples, it helps readers understand how to create reliable, efficient, and future-ready data platforms. Ideal for data engineers, software developers, architects, and technical leaders, this book provides the foundational knowledge needed to build robust data infrastructure that supports analytics, machine learning, and business decision-making.