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Mastering pandas - Second Edition
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Mastering pandas - Second Edition

by Ashish Kumar
October 2019
Beginner to intermediate
674 pages
16h 43m
English
Packt Publishing
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Reading HDF formats

The Hierarchical Data Format (HDF) is efficient in handling large and complex data models. The versatility and flexibility of HDF in data storage make it a sought after format for storing scientific data. In fact, HDF was selected as the standard data and information system by NASA, for use in the Earth Observing System. HDF5 is the current technological suite used by the HDF file format and replaced the older HDF4.

The following are some unique features of HDF5:

  • HDF5 has no set limits regarding file size and the objects in the file.
  • HDF5 can group and link objects in the file, thereby facilitating as a supportive mechanism for complex relationships and dependencies in data.
  • HDF5 also supports metadata.
  • While accommodating ...
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ISBN: 9781789343236