Resolved Parquet File Handling RuntimeError in Python

📅 2023-12-22 — Session: Resolved Parquet File Handling RuntimeError in Python

🕒 21:05–21:55
🏷️ Labels: Python, Dask, Parquet, Data Processing, CSV
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal:

The primary aim of this session was to resolve a RuntimeError encountered when handling Parquet files in Python, specifically the error message: Please install either pyarrow or fastparquet.

Key Activities:

• Installation Guidance: Detailed instructions were provided for installing the necessary libraries (pyarrow and fastparquet) to handle Parquet files effectively in Python environments.
• Data Processing Techniques: Explored methods for saving Dask DataFrames to CSV files, including converting to Pandas, using Dask’s to_csv with a glob pattern, and utilizing the single_file parameter.

Achievements:

• Successfully provided solutions for the RuntimeError by guiding the installation of required libraries.
• Clarified the differences between Dask and Pandas for saving DataFrames, enhancing understanding of data processing techniques.

Pending Tasks:

• Verify the installation of pyarrow and fastparquet in the intended Python environment to ensure the error is resolved.
• Test the CSV saving methods with actual datasets to confirm functionality and performance.