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Data transformation

Changing data's format, structure, or values so it is usable for a particular purpose.

Example

A transformation converts timestamps to one time zone and calculates order totals.

Why people use it

Knowing how “Data transformation” works helps teams build trustworthy data foundations for analytics and AI.

What you'll hear

“How does Data transformation affect what information the AI can actually use?”

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