The Ultimate Apache Spark Guide: Performance Tuning, PySpark Examples, and New 4.0 Features
The ultimate guide to Apache Spark. Learn performance tuning with PySpark examples, fix common issues like data skew, and explore new Spark 4.0 features.
Spark Performance
Boosting Spark Union Operator Performance: Optimization Tips for Improved Query Speed
We will focus on the Apache Spark Union Operator Performance with examples, show you the physical query plan, and share techniques for optimization in this story.
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5 Hidden Apache Spark Facts That Fewer People Talk About
I want to share 5 hidden facts about Apache Spark that I learned throughout my career. Those can be helpful to you to save you some time reading the Apache Spark source code.
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Uncovering the Truth About Apache Spark Performance: coalesce(1) vs. repartition(1)
We will discuss a neglected part of Apache Spark Performance between coalesce(1) and repartition(1), and it could be one of the things to be attentive to when you check the Spark job performance.
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Deep Dive into Handling Apache Spark Data Skew
“Why my Spark job is running slow?” is an inevitable question. We will cover how to identify Spark data skew and how to handle data skew with different options, including key salting
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