Apache Spark with Java 8 is proving to be the perfect match for Big Data. Spark 1.0 was just released this May, and it’s already surpassed Hadoop in popularity on the Web. Java 8, the latest version, ...

Java inventor James Gosling on Wednesday will unveil a new license intended to spark vigorous research into new directions for the programming technology.

Counting words with Spark Let’s begin by writing a simple word-counting application using Spark in Java. After this hands-on demonstration we’ll explore Spark’s architecture and how it works.

Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) is one of the 14 Best IT Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. On August 8, 2025, Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) launched the public preview of Snowpark Connect for Spark. This new ...