Learn how to slice and dice data using the next generation big data platform - Apache Spark!
InstructorJob Ready ProgrammerInstruction moves quickly from theoretical concepts into practical coding applications.
The curriculum spans Spark SQL, cloud execution on EMR clusters, and streaming via Kafka.
Exercises are described as simple to code and well-selected for understanding core concepts.
A signal from before the displayed update reported difficulties with installation and running code, suggesting potential aging of the environment setup; the recent update may have addressed this, but it cannot be confirmed.
A learner signal suggests a desire for more extensive coverage of Streaming and Kafka topics.
The course aligns with Java development goals but requires implicit knowledge of OOP principles.
