implement-incremental-extraction

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Guide for building incremental metadata extraction in SQL connectors.

Authoratlanhq
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance for implementing incremental metadata extraction using the Application SDK, enabling efficient updates by processing only recent changes in database schemas and tables.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Incremental Extraction Architecture: Demonstrates how to integrate incremental workflows with existing metadata pipelines.
  • SQL Template Customization: Guides on creating database-specific SQL scripts for detecting table and column changes.
  • State Management & Backfills: Covers handling state persistence with RocksDB and DuckDB, detecting backfill scenarios, and managing change histories.
  • Use Case: Extending a new SQL database connector to support incremental updates, significantly reducing runtime and resource consumption during metadata refreshes.

Quick Start

Use this Skill to implement incremental metadata extraction for your SQL connector, focusing on customizing SQL templates and state handling logic to optimize data freshness and processing speed.

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