Alex Merced • 6/19/2023

Parquet File Compression for Everyone (zstd, brotli, lz4, gzip, snappy)

This article provides an overview and comparison of key data compression codecs—Zstandard (zstd), Brotli, LZ4, Gzip, and Snappy—specifically for use with Parquet files in big data environments. It explains the importance of compression for storage efficiency and performance, using analogies to make concepts accessible. The guide details each codec's strengths (e.g., speed vs. ratio) to help readers choose the right tool for their data processing needs.

0 comments

#brotli #Data Compression #Parquet