Data pipelines & processing
ETL-style flows, batch transforms, validation, and moving data between formats.
Generate a Mock CDC Changelog in Python
Simulate a CDC changelog with INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations, timestamps, and record snapshots for testing data pipelines.
import json
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
def generate_mock_changelog(records, operations=("INSERT", "UPDATE", "DELETE")):
"""Simulate a CDC changelog from a list of record snapshots."""
base_time = datetime(2025, 1, 1, 8, 0, 0)
changelog = []
for idx, record in enumerate(records):
…How to List Failed Records in a Dead Letter Queue Mock in Python
A mock Dead Letter Queue stores failed processing records with error details and timestamps, lists them, and exports to JSON.
import json
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
import random
class DeadLetterQueue:
def __init__(self):
self.failed_records = []
def add_failed_record(self, record_id, payload, error_message):
self.failed_records.append({
"record_id": record_id,
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