# CS 544: Introduction to Big Data Systems

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# CS 544: Introduction to Big Data Systems

Spring 2026 · UW–Madison

Notes on storing and processing large datasets across machines, from system fundamentals to distributed analytics.

## Topics

- Concurrency, networking, and storage
- Distributed databases and analytics
- Streaming and cloud systems

## Notes

- [[lectures/index|Lectures]]
- [[exams/index|Exams]]
- [[projects|Projects]]
- [[workbook/index|Lecture workbook]] · [[handin-worksheets/index|Hand-in worksheets]]
- [[skill-demo-1/README|Docker skill demo]] · [[skill-demo-2/README|Spark SQL skill demo]]
- [[exams/s26-final/index|Spring 2026 final exam and review]]
- [[flashcards|Flashcards]]
- [[course-details|Course details and full index]]

## Resources

- [Course schedule](https://tyler.caraza-harter.com/cs544/s26/schedule.html)
- [Course repository](https://git.doit.wisc.edu/cdis/cs/courses/cs544/s26/main)