Apache Superset: From Zero to Hero with Docker and AWS | Udemy

Welcome to “Apache Superset: From Zero to Hero with Docker and AWS”!
This hands-on course is designed to take you from your very first dashboard to a fully deployed production environment in the cloud.

Apache Superset is one of the fastest-growing open-source BI platforms used by data teams worldwide. Whether you’re a Data Analyst, BI Developer, or Data Engineer, this course will guide you step by step through installation, configuration, dashboard building, customization, and enterprise-grade deployment.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Install and run Superset locally using Docker
• Build interactive dashboards and visualizations
• Connect to databases like PostgreSQL and Snowflake
• Customize Superset to match your brand
• Implement advanced features such as Jinja templating, Row Level Security, and custom styling
• Set up alerts, reports, and background task processing
• Deploy your Superset environment on AWS with production-ready components

This course focuses on real-world examples, clear explanations, and practical demonstrations – no unnecessary theory, just the knowledge you need to become confident with Apache Superset.

Section 1: Introduction
Get to know the course, its audience, and what tools we’ll use.

• Meet your instructor and understand course goals
• Learn who this course is for and what to expect
• Review the setup and tools required

Section 2: Overview
Understand Superset’s architecture and how it compares with other BI tools.

• Explore Superset’s core components and data flow
• Compare Superset with Tableau, Power BI, and Looker
• Learn about different installation options

Section 3: Docker Introduction
Build the foundation to run Superset locally using Docker.

• Learn what containers, images, and volumes are
• Understand Docker Compose and how services interact

Section 4: Getting Started with Superset
Dive into the Superset UI and learn its core capabilities.

• Explore dashboards, datasets, and visualizations
• Understand the navigation and main features
• Discover how Superset organizes data sources

Section 5: Building the COVID-19 Dashboard
Create your first interactive dashboard using real data.

• Connect Superset to a database
• Build and configure visualizations step by step
• Assemble and publish your first dashboard

Section 6: Customization
Make Superset reflect your brand and style.

• Change logos, colors, and themes

Section 7: Snowflake Dashboard
Work with a cloud data source and advanced filters.

• Connect Superset to Snowflake
• Explore datasets and build a new dashboard
• Learn Superset filtering in detail

Section 8: Advanced Features
Unlock Superset’s most powerful capabilities.

• Use Jinja templating for dynamic queries
• Implement Row Level Security (RLS)
• Manage roles and permissions
• Add custom CSS styling

Section 9: Alerts & Reports
Enable automated reports and notifications in Superset.

• Set up Celery and Redis for async tasks
• Configure email alerts and report scheduling
• Understand production-level configuration needs

Section 10: AWS Deployment
Deploy Superset in the cloud like a pro using IaC approach.

• Set up Superset on AWS ECS Fargate
• Integrate with RDS PostgreSQL and Redis
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and secure access