13.3.5 - Advantages of Spark
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Practice Questions
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What does 'in-memory processing' mean in the context of Spark?
💡 Hint: Think about where the data is processed - is it on disk or memory?
What programming languages can Spark's API support?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'P-SJR'.
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What key advantage does Spark offer with its processing method?
💡 Hint: Think about how processing data in memory vs on disk affects speed.
True or False: Spark can only handle batch processing.
💡 Hint: Recall the versatility of Spark's capabilities.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a use case where in-memory processing could significantly reduce the time taken for data analytics compared to traditional disk-based systems.
💡 Hint: Think about sectors that require speed and flexibility in data handling.
Consider a scenario where a company needs both historical reports and real-time insights. How would Spark's capabilities facilitate this need effectively?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different data regimes can coexist in Spark's environment.
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