29 10 2016
Best Resources for Learning Apache Spark Quickly
Here are my top resources for those who are looking to learn about Apache Spark and put it into production quickly:
Learning Spark: Lightning-Fast Big Data Analysis
Pros
- Good overview of Apache Spark fundamentals
Cons
- If you prefer hands-on learning, this book goes into details that you don’t need to get started with spark. Try some of the video courses below first.
- A little outdated, a new version is coming which is for Apache Spark 2.x
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Spark-Lightning-Fast-Data-Analysis/dp/1449358624
Spark Fundamentals Course
This is a free course from Big Data University.
Cons
- Covers some more advanced topics. I recommend that the other books and videos are completed first.
Scala Programming for Data Science
This is a free course from Big Data University.
Apache Spark 2.0 with Scala – Hands On with Big Data!
A great overview of Apache Spark for first time users. You will quickly discover what Spark can be used for.
Pros
- Great for hands-on learners
Cons
- Not a free course, although it’s great value for money
- Skips over some important details of Apache Spark for the sake of hands-on learning
Link: https://www.udemy.com/apache-spark-with-scala-hands-on-with-big-data/
Apache Spark Documentation
Link: http://spark.apache.org/docs/latest/
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