Hi Apache Airflow Community, I hope this message finds you well.
TL; DR; I am writing to propose the addition of a new provider to Apache Airflow for Microsoft Fabric <https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-fabric>, an end-to-end, unified analytics and data platform. This integration will streamline workflow management and offer robust capabilities for Airflow users leveraging Microsoft Fabric's comprehensive services. *What is Microsoft Fabric?* Microsoft Fabric is an end-to-end, unified analytics and data platform designed for enterprises seeking a cohesive solution. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, it provides a suite of services including Data Engineering, Data Factory, Data Science, Real-Time Analytics, Data Warehouse, and Databases in a single, integrated ecosystem, eliminating the need for disparate services from multiple vendors. Learn more about Microsoft Fabric <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/overview/>. *Why should Apache Airflow accept Microsoft Fabric as a provider?* 1. *Leverage the Microsoft Fabric items: *By integrating Microsoft Fabric as a provider in Apache Airflow, we can leverage its comprehensive suite of services such as Fabric notebooks, pipelines, warehouses etc. to enhance workflow management for a variety of use cases. 2. *Unified Platform*: Microsoft Fabric offers a comprehensive set of analytics experiences designed to work together seamlessly. Users don’t need to assemble and manage disparate services from multiple vendors, leading to more robust, simplified, and reliable workflows for those who already rely on Airflow for orchestration. 3. *SaaS Model Efficiency*: As a SaaS platform, Microsoft Fabric offers scalability, maintenance, and updates handled by Microsoft, reducing the operational burden on users. Airflow users can leverage these efficiencies while orchestrating workflows that involve Fabric services. 4. *Fabric is lake*-*centric and open: *Microsoft Fabric's lake-centric design addresses the complexity and messiness of traditional data lakes. By integrating Fabric with Airflow, users can leverage OneLake, a multi-cloud data lake, to simplify data management and reduce data duplication. 5. *Market Demand*: As enterprises increasingly adopt Microsoft Fabric for their analytics needs, there will be growing demand for seamless integration with existing and well-established tools like Apache Airflow. What do you guys think? Best Regards, Ambika Garg
