Do you need clarification about what Open Table Formats (OTF) are? Is it more than just a pointer to some metadata files that helps you sift through the data quickly? What is the difference between table formats (Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, Delta Lake) & file formats (Parquet, ORC)? How do OTFs work? Then this post is for you. Understanding the underlying principle behind open table formats will enable you to deeply understand what happens behind the scenes and make the right decisions when ...
