The Role of CI/CD Pipelines in Modern Data Engineering: Automating Deployments for Analytics and Data Science Teams

• Author(s): Swathi Garudasu ; Imran Khan ; Murali Mohana Krishna Dandu ; Prof. (Dr.) Punit Goel ; Prof. (Dr.) Arpit Jain; Aman Shrivastav
• Paper ID: 1702905
• Page: 187-201
• Published Date: 09-11-2024
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 5 Issue 3 September-2021

Abstract

The increasing complexity of data engineering workflows and the demand for real-time data insights have led to the integration of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in data engineering. This paper explores the application of CI/CD methodologies in automating data workflows and facilitating seamless deployments for analytics and data science teams. CI/CD pipelines traditionally associated with software development are now being adapted to manage the end-to-end deployment and monitoring of data workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, validation, and storage. Through automation, data engineering teams can ensure consistent data quality, improve team productivity, and reduce deployment risks associated with manual processes. This paper reviews existing CI/CD tools and platforms, analyzes common challenges in the pipeline's implementation, and presents case studies highlighting successful deployments. The study begins by providing an overview of the CI/CD pipeline’s role in data engineering and the key benefits of its adoption. It also investigates the technological infrastructure required for effective CI/CD, such as containerization, orchestration, version control, and testing frameworks. Furthermore, this paper examines the unique considerations in data-specific CI/CD, such as handling large datasets, ensuring data consistency across environments, and performing data validation checks within the CI/CD pipeline. The findings indicate that implementing CI/CD for data engineering not only reduces errors in production but also allows analytics and data science teams to deploy models and workflows faster with reduced intervention, thereby enhancing agility and innovation. The paper concludes by outlining best practices and recommending future research avenues in CI/CD for data-centric deployments. Key insights for analytics and data science professionals include establishing a data-centric CI/CD framework, focusing on automated data quality checks, integrating model versioning, and maintaining a feedback loop between deployed models and the pipeline for continuous improvement. Through empirical evidence and case study examples, this paper provides a robust framework for adopting CI/CD in modern data engineering, enhancing the automation, reliability, and scalability of data-driven applications.

Keywords

CI/CD pipelines, data engineering, automation, deployment, data science, analytics, data workflows, data validation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Swathi Garudasu , Imran Khan , Murali Mohana Krishna Dandu , Prof. (Dr.) Punit Goel , Prof. (Dr.) Arpit Jain; Aman Shrivastav "The Role of CI/CD Pipelines in Modern Data Engineering: Automating Deployments for Analytics and Data Science Teams" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 5 Issue 3 2021 Page 187-201

IEEE:
Swathi Garudasu , Imran Khan , Murali Mohana Krishna Dandu , Prof. (Dr.) Punit Goel , Prof. (Dr.) Arpit Jain; Aman Shrivastav "The Role of CI/CD Pipelines in Modern Data Engineering: Automating Deployments for Analytics and Data Science Teams" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 5(3)