Alex Merced • 2/19/2026

How to Think Like a Data Engineer

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This article explains how to think like a data engineer by focusing on timeless principles over specific tools. It introduces a framework of five key questions for designing robust pipelines and emphasizes systems thinking, composability, and designing for failure.

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