Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

Tools for wrangling big data

The course is about the core tools people use to wrangle and analyse big data. It walks through Hadoop and Spark, two of the most common frameworks in industry, and explains how the Hadoop architecture, software stack and execution environment fit together.

Who it is for

Novice programmers and business people who need to understand big data platforms will find the entry point accessible. The course assumes no prior experience, so it works equally well for someone switching into the field from another discipline.

What you will be able to explain

• The components and basic processes of the Hadoop architecture.
• How Spark and Hadoop are used together for data processing and performance tuning.

The assignments are guided, which helps when the environment setup is unfamiliar. Python programming also appears among the listed skills, so some comfort with it will help.