The world of data engineering moves fast. Every few months, a new tool emerges, claiming to be the next big thing.
Lately, I’ve seen a surge of posts predicting the death of Apache Spark. Some engineers argue that Spark is outdated, inefficient, and no longer the best tool for big data processing.
So, let’s take a realistic look at Spark — its strengths, weaknesses, and whether it’s still relevant in 2025 and beyond.
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Is Apache Spark Really Dying? Let’s Talk
