Apache Pig is an open-source high-level data flow system designed to execute data flow in parallel on Hadoop, utilizing a language called Pig Latin for ease of use. It simplifies data operations like filtering, joining, and sorting, while significantly reducing development time compared to raw MapReduce. Originally developed by Yahoo for large data sets, Pig is applicable in various scenarios, particularly for unstructured data and ad-hoc queries, with robust support for user-defined functions and integration possibilities.
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