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Properties of data

  • Volume
  • Velocity
  • Variety

Volume

Amount or size of data that is being generated and stored. Can range from gigabytes to petabytes and beyond.

Example:

  • Social media platform

Velocity

Speed at which data is generated, processed, and analyzed. Can be real-time or batch processing.

Example:

  • Stock market data feeds
  • Sensor data

Variety

Different types and formats of data, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.

Example:

  • Text, images, videos, audio files
  • Sensor data
  • Log files