Generate schemas and work with Apache Parquet columnar format
View and understand Parquet file schemas and metadata
Apache Parquet is a columnar storage format designed for efficient data storage and retrieval. It provides high compression rates and fast query performance for analytical workloads.
Feature | Benefit |
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Columnar Format | 10-100x compression for analytical queries |
Type-specific Encoding | Optimal storage for each data type |
Predicate Pushdown | Read only necessary data |
Schema in File | Self-describing format |