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How to Install Airflow on Windows

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  Hello Data Pros, In our previous blog, we explored what Airflow is! covered essential concepts such as Dags, Tasks and Operators! We also dissected its architecture and core components!     In this video, we'll demonstrate how to set up Airflow on your local machine and create your first Airflow Dag!   Let's begin right away!   I’m using windows, but the same approach works well on macOS as well.     As of this video, Airflow is not officially supported on Windows, so we'll be installing Docker and running Airflow on top of it.   Docker is a software containerization platform designed for developing, shipping, and running applications. It packages the entire application along with its dependencies and configurations within a standardized unit known as a container. These containerized applications are known for their consistency, repeatability, and portability across different operating systems.     Please download and install 'Docker Desktop for Windows' using the