Synopsis
Summary
Hadoop in Practice collects 85 Hadoop examples and presents them in a problem/solution format. Each technique addresses a specific task you'll face, like querying big data using Pig or writing a log file loader. You'll explore each problem step by step, learning both how to build and deploy that specific solution along with the thinking that went into its design. As you work through the tasks, you'll find yourself growing more comfortable with Hadoop and at home in the world of big data.About the Technology
Hadoop is an open source MapReduce platform designed to query and analyze data distributed across large clusters. Especially effective for big data systems, Hadoop powers mission-critical software at Apple, eBay, LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Facebook. It offers developers handy ways to store, manage, and analyze data.
About the Book
Hadoop in Practice collects 85 battle-tested examples and presents them in a problem/solution format. It balances conceptual foundations with practical recipes for key problem areas like data ingress and egress, serialization, and LZO compression. You'll explore each technique step by step, learning how to build a specific solution along with the thinking that went into it. As a bonus, the book's examples create a well-structured and understandable codebase you can tweak to meet your own needs. This book assumes the reader knows the basics of Hadoop. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
What's Inside
- Conceptual overview of Hadoop and MapReduce
- 85 practical, tested techniques
- Real problems, real solutions
- How to integrate MapReduce and R
- PART 1 BACKGROUND AND FUNDAMENTALS
- Hadoop in a heartbeat PART 2 DATA LOGISTICS
- Moving data in and out of Hadoop
- Data serialization?working with text and beyond PART 3 BIG DATA PATTERNS
- Applying MapReduce patterns to big data
- Streamlining HDFS for big data
- Diagnosing and tuning performance problems PART 4 DATA SCIENCE
- Utilizing data structures and algorithms
- Integrating R and Hadoop for statistics and more
- Predictive analytics with Mahout PART 5 TAMING THE ELEPHANT
- Hacking with Hive
- Programming pipelines with Pig
- Crunch and other technologies
- Testing and debugging
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Alex Holmes works on tough big-data problems. He is a software engineer, author, speaker, and blogger specializing in large-scale Hadoop projects.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Hadoop in Practice: Includes 85 Techniques
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice: Includes 85 Techniques
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00080023430
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice: Includes 85 Techniques
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1617290238I2N00
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice : Includes 85 Techniques
Published by
Manning Publications Co. LLC, 2012
ISBN 10: 1617290238
ISBN 13: 9781617290237
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 14397205-75
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice : Includes 85 Techniques
Published by
Manning Publications Co. LLC, 2012
ISBN 10: 1617290238
ISBN 13: 9781617290237
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 14397205-75
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice: Includes 85 Techniques
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # Q10E-02434
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice: Includes 85 Techniques
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_443842504
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice: Includes 85 Techniques
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_388360504
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice : Includes 85 Techniques
Published by
Manning Publications Co. LLC, 2012
ISBN 10: 1617290238
ISBN 13: 9781617290237
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 18051807-6
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # SS9781617290237
Stock Image
Hadoop in Practice Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781617290237