When you’re jamming out to your favorite tunes on Spotify, have you ever stopped to think about the incredible technology that powers the platform? As it turns out, Spotify processes a staggering 1.4+ trillion events daily, with over 38,000 data pipelines active in production. That’s a lot of data!
In this post, we’ll dive into the fascinating tech stack that makes it all possible. From the various tools and technologies used to handle massive amounts of data to the high-level overview of how and why they’re used, we’ll explore it all.
Some Key Metrics That Will Blow Your Mind
– 1.4+ trillion events processed daily.
– 38,000+ Data Pipelines active in production environment.
– 1800+ different event types representing interactions from Spotify users.
– ~5k dashboards serving to ~6k users.
The Goal of This Series
The goal of this series is to explore the tech stacks of various companies, covering what tech is used to handle large amounts of data, with a high-level overview of how and why they’re used. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes look at the tech that powers some of the world’s most popular platforms.
Want to Learn More?
Check out the full article for a deeper dive into Spotify’s data tech stack, including references for further reading. And if you have any feedback or suggestions for which company to feature next, let us know!
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*Further reading: Spotify Data Tech Stack*