Using OpenRefine provides a comprehensive guide to managing and cleaning large datasets efficiently. By following a practical, recipe-based approach, this book ensures readers can quickly master OpenRefine's features to enhance their data handling skills. Whether dealing with transformations, entity recognition, or dataset linking, you'll gain the tools to make your data work for you. What this Book will help me do Import and structure various formats of data for seamless processing. Apply both basic and advanced transformations to optimize data quality. Utilize regular expressions for sophisticated filtering and partitioning. Perform named-entity extraction and advanced reconciliation tasks. Master the General Refine Expression Language for powerful data operations. Author(s) The author is an experienced data analyst and educator, specializing in data preparation and transformation for real-world applications. Their approach combines a thorough technical understanding with an accessible teaching style, ensuring that complex concepts are easy to grasp. Who is it for? This book is crafted for anyone working with large datasets, from novices learning to handle and clean data to experienced practitioners seeking advanced techniques. If you aim to improve your data management skills or deliver quality insights from messy data, this book is for you.