Scala vs Python- Which one to choose for Spark Programming? by @dezyreonline

Scala vs Python- Which one to choose for Spark Programming? by @dezyreonline - Choosing a programming language for Apache Spark is a subjective matter because the reasons, why a particular data scientist or a data analyst likes Python or Scala for Apache Spark, might not always be applicable to others. Based on unique use cases or a particular kind of big data application to be developed - data experts decide on which language is a better fit for Apache Spark programming.

Very clear and useful for anyone needing to make this choice.

Introduction to Spark with Python via @KDnuggets

Get a handle on using Python with Spark with this hands-on data processing tutorial. By Srini Kadamati, Data Scientist at Dataquest.io on KDnuggets.

Interesting tutorial. Please note it is 3 pages long.