Data Pipelines Overview. Data pipelines are a fundamental component of managing and processing data efficiently within modern systems. These pipelines typically encompass 5 predominant phases: Collect, Ingest, Store, Compute, and Consume. 1. Collect: Data is acquired from data stores, data streams, and applications, sourced remotely from devices, applications, or business systems. 2. Ingest: During the ingestion process, data is loaded into systems and organized within event queues. 3. Store: Po