What are data pipelines? How they work & how to choose
Dec 10, 2025

Summary
This post details the fundamental concepts of data pipelines, explaining their purpose, how they work (connectors, transformations, orchestration, collaboration), and different types (batch, streaming, hybrid). It also outlines criteria for choosing the right pipeline, emphasizing scalability, governance, data quality, and collaboration, and positions Hex as a platform that integrates these aspects.