Extract, Transform, Load

What's ETL in Simple Terms? It's the process that takes messy data from different places and turns it into something neat and organized. Think of it this way: you've got data scattered in various places like files, databases, or even spreadsheets. ETL is the superhero that swoops in, grabs all that data, cleans it up, and puts it in one place where it's easy to work with. Step 1: Extract Alright, first things first - "Extract." This is when ETL goes out and grabs data from wherever it's hiding. It's like collecting all the pieces of a puzzle. Step 2: Transform This is where the magic happens. Raw data is like a bunch of ingredients before they become a meal. In the Transform phase, ETL makes sure everything is in the right order. It cleans up mistakes, fixes misspelled names, and organizes everything so it makes sense. Step 3: Load This is when ETL takes the shiny, cleaned-up data and puts it in its new home. Imagine your data as a suitcase. Extract is