Big Data

Big data refers to datasets that are too large, complex, or fast-changing to be processed using traditional data management tools. It is often characterized by the 3Vs:
Volume: Massive amounts of data.
Velocity: High-speed generation and processing.
Variety: Diverse data types (structured, unstructured, semi-structured).
Big data is commonly used in fields like business analytics, AI/ML, IoT, and real-time decision-making, leveraging technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms to handle storage and processing at scale.