diff --git a/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/01_basic_learning_apache_beam.md b/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/01_basic_learning_apache_beam.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e28d44b1dfd --- /dev/null +++ b/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/01_basic_learning_apache_beam.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +Prompt: +What is Apache Beam? + +Response: +Apache Beam is an open-source unified programming model for data processing pipelines. It provides a set of language-specific SDKs that allow you to define and execute data processing workflows. +Apache Beam allows you to write pipelines in one of the supported languages (Java, Python, Go, and Scala). The pipelines can be executed on one of the supported runners (Apache Flink, Apache Spark, and Google Cloud Dataflow). + +Learning Apache Beam is a valuable skill for data processing and analysis. Here are some resources to get you started: +* The 'Get Started' section of the Apache Beam website is a perfect place to start. It provides an overview of Apache Beam and its key concepts. +* For a hands-on introduction, you can start by exploring the WordCount example provided in the 'Get Started' section, which demonstrates the basic concepts of Apache Beam. +* Tour of Beam is an interactive tour that teaches you core Beam concepts. It provides a sandbox environment to write and run pipelines while exploring different topics. +* Beam Playground offers an interactive space to experiment with the Apache Beam transforms and examples without installing anything on your system. + +After you have a basic understanding of Apache Beam, you can start to build your own pipelines. The Apache Beam website has a number of resources that can help you get started, including Apache Beam Documentation and Apache Beam Community. For those interested in the source code, you can explore the Apache Beam repository on GitHub. + +By leveraging these resources, you can build a strong foundation in Apache Beam and start constructing your own data processing pipelines. Additionally, Apache Beam is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome. Whether you're fixing bugs, improving documentation, or adding new features, your work can benefit the entire Beam community. To learn more about how you can contribute, visit the 'Contribute' section of the Apache Beam website. diff --git a/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/02_basic_pipelines.md b/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/02_basic_pipelines.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..29620aad6fd --- /dev/null +++ b/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/02_basic_pipelines.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +Prompt: +What is a pipeline in Apache Beam? + +Response: +In Apache Beam, a pipeline encapsulates the entirety of a data processing task, including all the data and each step of the process. Essentially, it's a Directed Acyclic Graph of transformations (known as `PTransform`) applied to data collections (`PCollection`). + +The simplest pipelines in Apache Beam follow a linear flow of operations, typically adhering to a read-process-write pattern. However, pipelines can also be significantly more complex, featuring multiple input sources, output sinks, and operations (known as a `PTransform`) that can both read from and output to multiple `PCollection` objects. For more information about pipeline design and best practices, see the 'Common Pipeline Patterns' section in the Apache Beam documentation. + +To use Apache Beam, your driver program must first create an instance of the Beam SDK class `Pipeline` (typically in the `main()` function). + +```python +import apache_beam as beam + +with beam.Pipeline() as pipeline: + pass # Build your pipeline here. +``` + +When you create your pipeline, you need to set configuration options. You can set your pipeline’s configuration options programmatically. You can also set the options ahead of time, or read them from the command line, and then pass them to the `Pipeline` object when you create the object. This option is often easier than setting the pipeline configuration options programmatically. diff --git a/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/03_basic_configuring_pipelines.md b/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/03_basic_configuring_pipelines.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..664b14df87d --- /dev/null +++ b/learning/prompts/documentation-lookup-nolinks/03_basic_configuring_pipelines.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +Prompt: +How do I configure pipeline in Apache Beam? + +Response: +Configuring pipeline options in Apache Beam is crucial for specifying the execution environment, managing resources, and tailoring the pipeline's behavior to meet specific data processing needs and performance requirements. + +You can set pipeline options programmatically or pass them in using the command line. These options include runner-specific settings, job name, project ID (for cloud runners), machine types, number of workers, and more. + +Apache Beam offers a variety of standard pipeline options that allow you to customize and optimize your data processing pipelines. + +Beam SDKs include a command-line parser that you can use to set pipeline options. Use command-line arguments in the format `--