Big Data Analytics Using PySpark

With the rapid evolution of information and communication technology, people are generating and consuming more data from every aspect of life, such as learning, shopping, traveling, 24-hour security surveillance, utility bills, online transactions, banking operations, and citizen and government services, which are now digitized or shifted to online platforms. Private and government organizations are shifting most of the paperwork to digital platforms. All the daily operations and activities generate tons of data every day. Organizations and governments want to give a convenient experience to users and citizens, while also wanting to utilize this data and generate some value using analytics and intelligence for hassle-free operations and to attain competitive advantages. So in this digital world, where data plays a central role, big data analytics has emerged as a turning point for businesses.

Big data analytics not only helps in discovering past...