Apache Airflow is an open-source platform for workflows like ETL processes or reporting tasks.
The guide covers setting up WSL on Windows, installing PostgreSQL, configuring Apache Airflow, and creating a DAG.
For Windows users, WSL enables running a Linux environment for tools like Apache Airflow.
PostgreSQL is set up to serve as the metadata database for storing Airflow information.
Steps involve installing WSL, updating packages, installing PostgreSQL, and creating databases and users.
Apache Airflow setup includes creating a virtual environment, setting environment variables, installing Airflow with PostgreSQL support, and initializing the database.
Configuration steps include editing the airflow.cfg file, creating a DAGs folder, and optimizing Airflow settings.
A sample DAG is provided for ETL processes using Python operators to extract, transform, and load data.
The guide also covers starting the Airflow webserver and scheduler, accessing the Airflow UI, and confirming database connections.
The process involves thorough steps from installations to configuration for a seamless data pipeline setup.