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What distinguishes Structured Streaming from Spark Streaming in terms of processing model?
What distinguishes Structured Streaming from Spark Streaming in terms of processing model?
- Structured Streaming uses batch processing.
- Structured Streaming uses micro-batches.
- Structured Streaming operates on a continuous data model. (correct)
- Structured Streaming processes data in fixed intervals.
In Structured Streaming, what mode outputs only new rows appended to the result table?
In Structured Streaming, what mode outputs only new rows appended to the result table?
- Complete Mode
- Snapshot Mode
- Append Mode (correct)
- Update Mode
Which of the following best describes how data streams are modeled in Structured Streaming?
Which of the following best describes how data streams are modeled in Structured Streaming?
- As continuously growing tables. (correct)
- As transient event queues.
- As static data files.
- As finite tables that reset periodically.
What advantage does Structured Streaming have over traditional Spark Streaming regarding API usage?
What advantage does Structured Streaming have over traditional Spark Streaming regarding API usage?
What type of data source is described as unbounded in the context of Structured Streaming?
What type of data source is described as unbounded in the context of Structured Streaming?
Which feature of Structured Streaming contributes to its optimized performance?
Which feature of Structured Streaming contributes to its optimized performance?
Which mode in Structured Streaming outputs the entire result table upon updates?
Which mode in Structured Streaming outputs the entire result table upon updates?
How does Structured Streaming treat data compared to Spark Streaming?
How does Structured Streaming treat data compared to Spark Streaming?
What is a limitation of Spark Streaming compared to Structured Streaming?
What is a limitation of Spark Streaming compared to Structured Streaming?
What does Structured Streaming use to ensure high-level data transformations?
What does Structured Streaming use to ensure high-level data transformations?
Flashcards
What is Structured Streaming?
What is Structured Streaming?
Structured Streaming is a Spark feature for processing real-time data streams using DataFrames and Datasets. It works on a continuous data model, unlike Spark Streaming which uses micro-batches.
What are Unbounded Data Streams?
What are Unbounded Data Streams?
Unbounded data streams are continuously flowing data sources like web server logs, financial transactions, or sensor data from IoT devices.
How are Streams Modeled in Structured Streaming?
How are Streams Modeled in Structured Streaming?
Structured Streaming models streams as continuously growing tables, with each new row appended as data arrives.
What are the Modes of Operation in Structured Streaming?
What are the Modes of Operation in Structured Streaming?
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What is the Unified API of Structured Streaming?
What is the Unified API of Structured Streaming?
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How does Structured Streaming use Declarative Query Language?
How does Structured Streaming use Declarative Query Language?
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What are the Performance benefits of Structured Streaming?
What are the Performance benefits of Structured Streaming?
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How do Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming Differ in API?
How do Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming Differ in API?
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How do Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming Differ in Processing Model?
How do Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming Differ in Processing Model?
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How do Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming Differ in Abstraction?
How do Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming Differ in Abstraction?
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Study Notes
Structured Streaming (Spark Streams)
- Structured Streaming is a Spark SQL-based advanced streaming engine
- It processes real-time data streams using high-level abstractions like DataFrames and Datasets.
- Unlike Spark Streaming, which uses micro-batches, Structured Streaming employs a continuous data model.
Key Concepts
- Unbounded Data Streams: Data streams are continuously flowing into the system from various sources (e.g., web server logs, financial transactions, IoT sensor data)
- Example Unbounded Data Sources: Logs from web servers, financial transactions, sensor data from IoT devices
- Streaming as Append-Only Table: Streams are managed as continuously expanding tables, with new rows appended automatically as data arrives
Modes of Operations
- Complete Mode: Produces the entire updated result table.
- Update Mode: Outputs only the updated rows within the results table.
- Append Mode: Only returns the newly added rows to the results table
Advantages
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Unified API: Uses the same DataFrame/Dataset APIs for both batch and streaming processing. Allows for queries written for batch processes to be adapted for streaming input.
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Declarative Query Language: Writes high-level SQL-like queries for stream transformations
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Optimized Performance: Makes use of the Catalyst Optimizer for improved efficiency, using fewer resources compared to older systems like Spark Streaming (DStream)
Differences between Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming
| Feature | Structured Streaming | Spark Streaming (DStream) |
|---|---|---|
| API | DataFrame/Dataset | DStream API (RDD-based) |
| Processing Model | Continuous (row-by-row) | Micro-batches |
| Abstraction | Infinite Table | Batch RDDs |
| Performance | More optimized | Less optimized |
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Explore the advanced concepts of Structured Streaming in Spark. This quiz covers essential features such as unbounded data streams, modes of operation, and how data is managed as continuously expanding tables. Test your understanding of real-time data processing with Spark SQL.
