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Parallel processing in data analysis

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Description

  • What is parallel processing?
  • What is a rough rule of thumb for when it is worth it for common data tasks (reading many files, cleaning data, running many models)
  • Examples using the furrr / future packages
  • Some pitfalls – things that you can’t do

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Use the issue questions as the outline for the material, starting with the repository’s existing data-analysis documentation or notebooks. Explain when parallel processing is worthwhile, demonstrate furrr and future examples for the listed tasks, and document limitations and pitfalls; completion means all four requested areas are covered with runnable examples.

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r
Domain
data, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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Quiet
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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