Part 4/10:

• Partition Management: More granular and flexible partitioning, enabling faster queries.

• Metadata Management: Multiple layered metadata files for tracking data files and transformations.

• Snapshot and Versioning: Easy rollback and point-in-time query capabilities.

Deep Dive into Iceberg's Architecture

The core of the discussion focuses on how Iceberg structures data:

• Data Files (e.g., Parquet): Physical storage units containing actual data, highly compressed and sorted for optimal retrieval.

• Manifest Files: Listings of data files included in datasets, acting as a bridge between physical data and logical tables.