Spark, Hadoop, and the Modern Data Stack

Spark, Hadoop, and the Modern Data Stack Spark and Hadoop are two names you will hear a lot in data work. They were building blocks for how we store, process, and analyze big data. Today, the field has shifted to cloud-friendly patterns, but the ideas behind Spark and Hadoop still guide how teams design fast, reliable pipelines. Understanding their roles helps you choose the right tools, align with team skills, and budget compute. ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words