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Big Data

Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behavior and interactions.

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Overview

Big Data refers to datasets whose size or type is beyond the ability of traditional relational databases to capture, manage, and process with low latency. It is characterized by the 'Three Vs'.

The Three Vs

  • Volume: The amount of data from many sources.
  • Velocity: The speed at which data is generated and processed.
  • Variety: The different types of data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured).

Technologies

  • Hadoop (HDFS, MapReduce)
  • Spark
  • NoSQL Databases
  • Data Lakes

Related Terms

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