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How does Hadoop handle data skew in MapReduce?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Hadoop handles data skew using partitioning strategies and custom reducers.
Deep explanation
Data skew occurs when certain keys have disproportionately large values. Hadoop mitigates it using custom partitioners, combiners, salting keys, and skewed join optimization techniques.
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