Apache Iceberg has emerged as a pioneering open table format,  revolutionising data management by addressing big challenges. In this article, we’ll delve into Iceberg’s capabilities, discuss its limitations, and explore the implications for data architects.

A Brief History Lesson: Hadoop’s Legacy

Hadoop, once hailed as a groundbreaking solution, ultimately failed to live up to its expectations due to its inherent complexity. Many organizations struggled to navigate distributed clusters, fine-tune configurations, and mitigate issues like data fragmentation. Iceberg aims to learn from Hadoop’s mistakes and provide a more streamlined and efficient solution.