Big Data

Partitioning plays a crucial role in Apache Spark’s distributed processing. The size of each partition impacts the efficiency and performance of Spark jobs. In this article, we will explore how partition size is determined in Apache Spark, taking into account four key factors. …

Meet Sundeck, a new way to interact with Snowflake. It’s a SaaS platform for query engineering that revolutionizes the way data engineers interact with Snowflake alongside their preferred existing tools. …

Comparing the performance of ORC and Parquet on spatial joins across 2 Billion rows on an old Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU on a local machine — Over the past few weeks I have been digging a bit deeper into the advances that GPU data processing libraries have made since I last focused on it in 2019. In 4 years I have found that many of the libraries that were in early alpha in 2019 have matured…

I took a class in Cloud Computing as a first year grad student and have since been amazed at the massive growth in the scale of data or big data generated through cloud computing. The continuous increase in the volume and detail of data captured by organizations, such as the…

Optimizing Performance and Resource Utilization in Spark Understanding Memory Allocation in Apache Spark : Greetings, fellow Spark enthusiasts! Today, we are diving deep into memory allocation in Apache Spark, the powerful distributed computing framework. Memory allocation plays a vital role in optimizing performance and resource utilization in Spark applications. Let’s explore how memory is allocated in Spark…

Introduction Apache SeaTunnel, a cloud-native high-performance massive data integration tool, has recently graduated to become a Top-Level Project (TLP) of the Apache Software Foundation (ASF). Created in 2002, the incubator helps incoming projects to the Apache Software Foundation (called ‘podlings’) adopt the Apache style of governance and operation and guides them…

In this article, we’ll cover how to install Airflow Docker container on ec2 machine in simple 3 steps. Launch any EC2 instance Install on that EC2 instance of Docker & Docker-Compose Create one yml file (doker-compose.yml) and run start docker container. Go To AWS console and search EC2 in search…

step-by-step guide for creating a Hive table through Apache airflow — Apache Airflow is a powerful platform for creating, scheduling, and monitoring data pipelines. It provides a wide range of operators that allow you to interact with different data sources and processing tools, including Hive. …

Blockchain and Big Data are two powerful technologies that have been driving innovation in the startup ecosystem. Let’s explore the latest trends in these areas. Blockchain technology has expanded beyond cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Startups are leveraging blockchain for various applications, including: Supply Chain Management: Blockchain provides transparency and…