Understanding Probabilistic Data Structures with UFO Sightings
Offered By: NDC Conferences via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of probabilistic data structures through the lens of UFO sightings in this engaging conference talk from NDC London 2023. Dive into the concept of probabilistic data structures, which offer faster and more compact solutions for handling large datasets at the cost of some precision. Learn about common probabilistic data structures, with a deep dive into Bloom Filters, MinHash, and Top-K. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates a practical application using Top-K to analyze the most frequently used words in over 112,000 UFO sighting reports. Gain insights into how these structures can be applied to your own projects, potentially uncovering unexpected patterns in large datasets. By the end of this 59-minute talk, acquire the knowledge needed to start implementing probabilistic data structures in your applications, whether you're dealing with extraterrestrial encounters or more earthly big data challenges.
Syllabus
Understanding Probabilistic Data Structures with 112,092 UFO Sightings - Guy Royse - NDC London 2023
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