Definition
Collection of tools and frameworks designed to handle extremely large datasets that exceed traditional database capabilities.
Detailed Explanation
Big Data technologies encompass various software frameworks, platforms, and tools specifically designed to process, store, and analyze massive volumes of structured and unstructured data. These technologies typically address the ‘3 Vs’ of big data: Volume (scale of data), Velocity (speed of data processing), and Variety (different types of data). Key components include distributed computing frameworks, NoSQL databases, stream processing engines, and analytics platforms.
Use Cases
Large-scale data analytics at companies like Google and Facebook, Scientific research data processing, Real-time fraud detection systems, Customer behavior analysis platforms
