Fundamentals of Data Analytics and Lifecycle

This chapter gives a brief overview of the fundamentals and lifecycle of data analytics. The foundation for the present stage of technology, data analytics systems is ranged over in this chapter. The chapter also delves into detailing open-source tools such as Power BI and Tableau used in developing data analytics systems. Traditional analysis is different from big data analysis in terms of volume and data processed varieties. To meet the requirements, various stages are required to put in order the activities involved in the processing, acquisition, reuse, and analysis of the given data. The lifecycle for data analysis will help to manage and organize the tasks connected to big data research and analysis. Data Analytics evolution with big data analytics, SQL analytics, and business analytics is explained. Furthermore, the chapter outlines the future of data analytics by leveraging its fundamental lifecycle and elucidates various data analytics tools.