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Hands-On Data Analysis with Scala

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Published in May 2019

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781789346114

Pages 298 pages

Edition 1st Edition

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Author (1):

Rajesh Gupta

Table of Contents (14) Chapters

Preface

1. Section 1: Scala and Data Analysis Life Cycle

2. Scala Overview

3. Data Analysis Life Cycle

4. Data Ingestion

5. Data Exploration and Visualization

6. Applying Statistics and Hypothesis Testing

7. Section 2: Advanced Data Analysis and Machine Learning

8. Introduction to Spark for Distributed Data Analysis

9. Traditional Machine Learning for Data Analysis

10. Section 3: Real-Time Data Analysis and Scalability

11. Near Real-Time Data Analysis Using Streaming

12. Working with Data at Scale

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Spark setup and overview

Let's begin with the Spark setup on our local machine. Please refer to the Apache Spark official site (https://spark.apache.org/downloads.html) for details on downloading and installing Spark. At the time of this writing, Spark Version 2.4.0 is the latest version, so we will download and install this version. The following is a screenshot the Spark download web page:

Please note the following pieces of information when selecting an appropriate download image:

Spark release: Choose the latest stable release (2.4.0 at the time of this writing).
Package type: Choose the Pre-built for Apache Hadoop 2.7 and later option.
Download link: Clicking on this link will take you to the Apache Download Mirrors site. Select the site most suitable for you. Generally, the suggested mirror site works for most cases.

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Authors (1)

Rajesh Gupta

Rajesh is a Hands-on Big Data Tech Lead and Enterprise Architect with extensive experience in the full life cycle of software development. He has successfully architected, developed and deployed highly scalable data solutions using Spark, Scala and Hadoop technology stack for several enterprises. A passionate, hands-on technologist, Rajesh has masters degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from BITS, Pilani (India).

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