Azure Data Factory (Data Flows)

Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a cloud-based data integration service that allows users to create data-driven workflows for orchestrating and automating data movement and transformation. Its 'Mapping Data Flows' feature provides a visual, code-free environment for building complex data transformation logic that runs on Spark clusters. ADF is the primary integration tool for the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, making it the go-to choice for organizations heavily invested in Azure services like Synapse Analytics, SQL Database, and Data Lake Storage.