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Learn about big data and the Hadoop ecosystem, and explore streaming technologies. Gain the essential context to kick-start your big data journey confidently. Perfect for beginners.

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This course will help introduce new learners to the field of big data, Hadoop ecosystem, and streaming. Perfect for beginners, this concise course will give you the context you need to start your big data journey on the right foot.

This course will help introduce new learners to the field of big data, Hadoop ecosystem, and streaming. Perfect for beginners, ...Show More

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15 Lessons4 Quizzes

Before We Begin

1 Lessons

Get familiar with big data, Hadoop, streaming, and Apache Spark for developers.

What to Expect in This Course

Setting The Stage

4 Lessons

Unpack the core of distributed computing principles, big data significance, and debunk common big data myths.

Introduction to the Principles of Distributed Computing

What is Big Data, And Why is it Popular?

Common Myths About Big Data

Quiz

The Hadoop Ecosystem

4 Lessons

Go hands-on with Hadoop's architecture, features, and practical MapReduce applications in big data processing.

A Pragmatic Introduction to Hadoop and MapReduce

Deep Dive into Hadoop and MapReduce

A MapReduce Example

Quiz

Streaming

3 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of streaming data, real-time platforms, and Kafka integration through practical examples.

Introduction to Streaming

Real-Time Streaming Platforms

A Streaming Example

Apache Spark

2 Lessons

Dig deeper into Apache Spark's capabilities, performance benefits, and widespread adoption in big data.

Getting Started with Spark

Popularity of Spark

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Stay motivated and explore new data science tools and community feedback.

What's Next?

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Periklis Gkolias

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