DataManager

There are numerous options to choose from when it comes to open source, easily obtainable and quick-start tools capable of addressing big data quality.

In this chapter, we will use DataManager. This is a program that allows you to process and manipulate data in an easy and logical manner through a flexible graphical interface.

Note

At the time of writing, the DataManager tool used in these exercises can be obtained from datamanager.com.au.

DataManager reads from and writes to delimitated files (comma separated or CSV files) but also supports reading from various Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) data sources for greater flexibility.

It allows you to construct scenes of conceptual designs using simple mouse clicks. These scenes describe how your data will be processed and transformed (and all of the scenes you create can be saved and reused). As you'll see in the examples, DataManager makes use of the concept of functional nodes. With these nodes, you form a design by adding various...