BigQuery ML Beginner Guide: Build Models Where Your Data Lives

BigQuery ML, often called BQML, lets teams build machine learning models where the data already lives. Instead of exporting warehouse data into a separate training environment, you can create, evaluate, and use models with SQL. That makes it a strong learning tool for analysts and a practical tool for teams using Google Cloud. The practical value is not only convenience. BigQuery ML helps teams test useful machine learning ideas without immediately building a separate training platform, exporting large datasets, or moving sensitive warehouse data into many disconnected tools. ...

June 22, 2026 · 8 min · AI Charcha

Feature Engineering With Keras and BigQuery ML

Feature engineering can happen before training, inside the model pipeline, or inside a data warehouse. Two practical options are Keras preprocessing layers and BigQuery ML transformations. This guide explains when to use each approach and what patterns learners should understand first. The practical question is not which tool is more advanced. The question is where preprocessing should live so the feature logic is repeatable, testable, and available when predictions are made. ...

June 21, 2026 · 7 min · AI Charcha