Drupal 9 is here, and there are already some useful modules available for the newest stable version.Currently, for Drupal 9, there is Admin Toolbar, Redirect, Paragraphs, Metatag, Simple XML Sitemap, Field Group, Ctools, Entity Browser, Embed, Webform, Entity API, IMCE, Google Analytics, External Links, XML Sitemap, Focal Point, Acquia Connector, and the list appears to be growing. When searching for modules using the "Stable Release" filter, it seems that Drupal 9 is indeed forward compatible with Drupal 8!
Returning to parallel computing with Apache Spark has been insightful, especially observing the increasing mainstream adoption of the McColl and Valiant BSP (Bulk Synchronous Parallel) model beyond GPUs. This structured approach to parallel computation, with its emphasis on synchronized supersteps, offers a practical framework for diverse parallel architectures.While setting up Spark on clusters can involve effort and introduce overhead, ongoing optimizations are expected to enhance its efficiency over time. Improvements in data handling, memory management, and query execution aim to streamline parallel processing.A GitHub repository for Spark snippets has been created as a resource for practical examples. As Apache Spark continues to evolve in parallel with the HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), this repository intends to showcase solutions leveraging their combined strengths for scalable data processing.