KNIME: Building Scalable Big Data Pipelines with Open-Source AI
Introduction to KNIME and Big Data Pipelines In the era of big data, organizations face the challenge of processing vast volumes of structured and unstructured data efficiently. KNIME (Konstanz Information Miner), an open-source data analytics platform, addresses this challenge by providing a no-code/low-code environment for building scalable data pipelines. With its visual workflow builder and extensive integration capabilities, KNIME empowers data engineers, analysts, and scientists to create robust pipelines that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced analytics, without requiring extensive programming expertise. This chapter explores how KNIME facilitates the creation of scalable big data pipelines, its integration with open-source AI tools, and practical applications for enterprise-grade data processing. What is KNIME? KNIME is a free, open-source platform designed for data analytics, reporting, and integration, released under a GNU General Public License. Sinc...