# Dataflow Pipeline

1. [Data collection](/umbraco-engage/18.latest/developers/introduction/dataflow-pipeline/data-collection.md): This is where the visitor data is collected and stored for a moment in the memory of the server.
2. [Data storage](/umbraco-engage/18.latest/developers/introduction/dataflow-pipeline/data-storage.md): This is where the data from memory goes to the database.
3. [Data processing](/umbraco-engage/18.latest/developers/introduction/dataflow-pipeline/data-parsing.md): The data is processed at a later moment to make it more efficient and normalized
4. [Data reporting](/umbraco-engage/18.latest/developers/introduction/dataflow-pipeline/reporting.md): Finally the data is reported within Umbraco Engage

The concept of this Dataflow is the most important concept to grasp when using Umbraco Engage.


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