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Data Engineer vs Data Analyst: What Are the Differences in 2026?
Career February 4, 2026

Data Engineer vs Data Analyst: What Are the Differences in 2026?

Understanding the differences between Data Engineer and Data Analyst roles: missions, skills, salaries and career paths. A guide to choosing the right data career for you.

Mathieu
8 min read
Recommendation Systems: Which Database Architecture Should You Choose?
Data Engineering January 27, 2026

Recommendation Systems: Which Database Architecture Should You Choose?

Graph DB vs Vector DB comparison for recommendation systems. Real-world experience with PostgreSQL and pgvector on an eco-friendly fashion aggregator.

Nathan
15 min read
Predicting Customer Traffic with Machine Learning
Data Science January 24, 2026

Predicting Customer Traffic with Machine Learning

How to predict customer traffic to better plan teams and inventory. Pragmatic approach with XGBoost, weather and calendar data. Applicable to restaurants, retail, museums, leisure.

Nathan
6 min read
Switching to Open Source: How Does It Actually Work?
Open Source January 20, 2026

Switching to Open Source: How Does It Actually Work?

Integrating open source data infrastructure at a client site: steps, prerequisites and support. Simpler than you might think.

Nathan
8 min read
Microsoft Fabric in 2025: Complete Guide to New Features and Capabilities
Microsoft Fabric January 19, 2026

Microsoft Fabric in 2025: Complete Guide to New Features and Capabilities

Discover all the new features of Microsoft Fabric in 2025: Copilot for everyone, AI Data Agents, Real-Time Intelligence, Osmos acquisition and more. Complete guide to modernizing your data stack.

Jonathan
8 min read
Self-Hosted File Storage: Understanding Object Storage and Its Alternatives
Open Source January 13, 2026

Self-Hosted File Storage: Understanding Object Storage and Its Alternatives

What is object storage? Why has S3 become a standard? Overview of self-hosted solutions with a focus on Garage, a European alternative.

Nathan
7 min read
Building a Sovereign Data Platform: Architecture and Lessons Learned
Open Source January 6, 2026

Building a Sovereign Data Platform: Architecture and Lessons Learned

Learn how to build a sovereign data platform with MinIO, PostgreSQL, Airflow and Kubernetes. Complete architecture, technical choices and best practices for private cloud.

Nathan
15 min read
Data Quality: The Practical Guide to Reliable Data in 2025
Governance December 1, 2025

Data Quality: The Practical Guide to Reliable Data in 2025

What is Data Quality? Discover the 6 dimensions of data quality, best practices, market tools and how to implement an effective DQM strategy.

Jonathan
12 min read
Becoming a Data Analyst in 2025: Training, Skills and Salaries in France
Career November 15, 2025

Becoming a Data Analyst in 2025: Training, Skills and Salaries in France

Complete guide to becoming a Data Analyst in 2025. Discover required skills (SQL, Python, Power BI), training, salaries from €35k to €75k and career prospects in data.

Mylène
6 min read
ETL vs ELT in 2025: Which Approach for Your Data Warehouse?
Data Engineering October 15, 2025

ETL vs ELT in 2025: Which Approach for Your Data Warehouse?

Understanding the differences between ETL and ELT in 2025. Pros, cons, use cases and guide to choosing the right approach for your modern data architecture.

Nicolas
11 min read
Power BI vs Tableau in 2025: Which Data Visualization Tool Should You Choose?
Power BI July 12, 2025

Power BI vs Tableau in 2025: Which Data Visualization Tool Should You Choose?

Complete Power BI vs Tableau comparison in 2025: features, pricing, ease of use, AI and performance. Guide to choosing the best Business Intelligence tool.

Jimmy
7 min read
PL-300 Power BI Certification: Complete 2025 Preparation Guide
Power BI June 14, 2025

PL-300 Power BI Certification: Complete 2025 Preparation Guide

Prepare and pass the Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification. Exam structure, free resources, preparation time and tips from certified experts.

Jimmy
7 min read
Data Engineer vs Data Analyst: What Are the Differences in 2025?
Career May 19, 2025

Data Engineer vs Data Analyst: What Are the Differences in 2025?

Understanding the differences between Data Engineer and Data Analyst: missions, skills, salaries and career progression. Guide to choosing the data career that suits you.

Mylène
6 min read
How to Optimize Your Power BI Report Performance with DAX
Power BI February 8, 2025

How to Optimize Your Power BI Report Performance with DAX

Discover best practices to improve your Power BI report performance through DAX measure optimization and data model tuning.

Jimmy
5 min read
The 10 Most Common DAX Mistakes to Avoid in Power BI
Power BI January 9, 2025

The 10 Most Common DAX Mistakes to Avoid in Power BI

Discover the 10 DAX mistakes that 90% of Power BI users make and how to fix them. Practical guide with code examples to improve your measures.

Jimmy
8 min read