Choosing the right data sink for your use case

A data sink refers to a destination or endpoint where data is directed or stored. The term “sink” is used metaphorically to convey the idea of data flowing into and being absorbed by a designated location. Data sinks are commonly used as storage locations where data can be permanently or temporarily stored. This storage can be in the form of databases, files, or other data structures.

Data engineers and data scientists often work with a variety of data sinks, depending on their specific tasks and use cases. Let’s look at some common data sinks, along with code examples, while considering the pros and cons of each type.

Relational databases

Relational databases are a type of database management system (DBMS) that organizes data into tables with rows and columns, where each row represents a record and each column represents a field. The relationships between tables are established using keys. The primary key...