FILE FORMAT | AVRO, ORC, PARQUET | DATA ENGINEERING

Managing Large Volumes of Data | Row vs Column File Formats Explained

As data volume continues to grow, managing it efficiently becomes increasingly challenging. Fortunately, various file formats are available to help us handle large datasets effectively.

In this video, we’ll explore the concepts of row-based and column-based file formats. You’ll also learn about different file formats such as CSV, JSON, Parquet, Avro, and ORC—and discover which format is best suited for different use cases.

Whether you're working with data analytics, big data processing, or just curious about data storage optimization, this video will give you a solid foundation in file format selection.