Apache Pig: Analyze, Transform & Optimize Data

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Apache Pig: Analyze, Transform & Optimize Data

This course is part of Hadoop & Big Data Foundations Mastery Course Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Write and execute Pig Latin scripts for data processing.
Use operators and functions to transform large datasets.
Develop advanced workflows with UDFs and Piggy Bank.

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There are 3 modules in this course

By completing this course, learners will be able to explain the fundamentals of Apache Pig, apply Pig Latin scripts for big data processing, analyze and transform datasets using operators and functions, and design advanced workflows with UDFs and Piggy Bank.

This comprehensive program takes learners from beginner to advanced concepts in a structured way. Starting with the foundations of Pig and its role in the Hadoop ecosystem, learners will explore execution modes, data types, and essential commands for managing and displaying data. The course then progresses into mastering Pig operators, including GROUP, JOIN, UNION, SPLIT, and FILTER, while demonstrating the use of built-in functions to prepare data for analytics. Finally, learners gain hands-on experience with Pig scripting, debugging, execution plans, and extending Pig’s capabilities using user-defined functions and community-contributed libraries. Unlike traditional MapReduce coding, Pig offers a simplified scripting environment that reduces development time and complexity. This course is unique because it blends practical scripting exercises with real-world data transformation scenarios, equipping learners with the skills to efficiently process large-scale datasets. By the end, learners will confidently apply Apache Pig to streamline ETL workflows and enhance big data analytics.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Apache Pig. It covers its role in the Hadoop ecosystem, explores execution modes, explains essential data types, and demonstrates core commands for data storage, loading, and visualization. By the end of this module, learners will understand the basic building blocks needed to work effectively with Pig.

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8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 57 minutes

Introduction to Pig 5 minutes
Features of Apache Pig 8 minutes
Pig Vs Hive 10 minutes
Apache Pig Local and MR Modes 5 minutes
Launching Local Modes 6 minutes
Data Types in Pig 9 minutes
Pig Commands - Store and Load 9 minutes
Load Command 6 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Getting to Know Pig 10 minutes
Execution Modes and Data Types 10 minutes
Essential Commands in Pig 10 minutes
Foundations of Apache Pig 30 minutes

This module focuses on data transformation and manipulation in Pig. Learners will explore grouping, joining, and combining datasets; practice filtering, splitting, and deduplication; and apply built-in Pig functions to handle real-world data challenges. Emphasis is placed on using operators to transform and prepare data efficiently.

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10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 71 minutes

Pig Commands - Group 6 minutes
CoGroup Operator 6 minutes
Join and Cross operators in Pig 7 minutes
Join and Cross operators in Pig Continues 7 minutes
Union and Split Operators in Pig 5 minutes
More on Split Operators 8 minutes
Filter Distinct and For each 11 minutes
Pig Functions 5 minutes
Pig Functions Continues 8 minutes
Input Data Size 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Working with Groups and Joins 10 minutes
Combining and Splitting Data 10 minutes
Filtering, Functions, and Input Handling 10 minutes
Mastering Pig Operators and Functions 30 minutes

This module advances learners’ skills in Pig programming by focusing on scripting, debugging, and extending Pig’s functionality. It introduces Pig Latin scripting, HDFS integration, execution plans, and Grunt Shell interaction. Learners will also explore UDFs and Piggy Bank to enhance Pig’s capabilities for enterprise-level data workflows.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 104 minutes

Getting Started with PIG 5 minutes
Installation Process 10 minutes
PIG Latin 8 minutes
Uploading the File in HDFS 10 minutes
PIG Script 10 minutes
PIG Latin Basics 8 minutes
Up and Running with Pig 8 minutes
Loading and Storage 7 minutes
Loading and Storage Continue 8 minutes
Debugging 11 minutes
Grunt Shell 8 minutes
UDFs and Piggy Bank 11 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Setting Up and Writing Scripts 10 minutes
Running and Debugging Pig Programs 10 minutes
Extending Pig with Tools and UDFs 10 minutes
Advanced Pig Programming 30 minutes

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