Open Table Formats

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Apache XTable: Advancing Data Interoperability in Data Lakehouses

Brenna Buuck on Open Table Formats | 28 February 2025

Apache XTable: Advancing Data Interoperability in Data Lakehouses

Apache XTable enables interoperability between Iceberg, Hudi, and Delta Lake by translating metadata, eliminating the need for data migration. This makes it easier to adopt new query engines, optimize performance, and build a more flexible data architecture.

Architect’s Guide to Open Table Formats and Object Storage

Brenna Buuck

Brenna Buuck on Open Table Formats | 14 February 2025

Architect’s Guide to Open Table Formats and Object Storage

Choosing the right open table format—Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, or Apache Hudi—can make or break your data lakehouse. This guide breaks down their strengths, how they integrate with object storage, and which one is best for AI, analytics, and real-time workloads.