HPCC Systems is a platform for working with big data that was originally developed by various companies before being acquired by RELX Group in 2004. It uses a C++ backend with Thor for data refining, Roxie for data delivery, and ESP as an enterprise service platform. Data is processed using the ECL declarative language. The HPCC Visualization Framework provides JavaScript visualizations for embedding in web apps with a consistent data interface and published properties for serialization. It supports various chart types for visualizing workunit and Roxie data from the HPCC Platform.

1. HPCC Platform + Visualization Overview
Gordon Smith
Enterprise / Lead Architect

2. HPCC Platform – A Brief History
• Borland: Turbo Pascal, Sidekick
• 1987: JPI TopSpeed Compilers (C++, C, Pascal, Modula 2)
• Clarion (USA): 4gl Database Orientated Language (interpreted)
• 1992: TopSpeed (Clarion + JPI): Clarion Compiler + Pluggable DB Support
• Database Technologies (USA): Clarion + Custom DB for Big Data
• 1999: eData.com (DBT Founder + TopSpeed Development Center)
• 2001: Seisint
• 2004: LexisNexis RISK (Part of the RELX Group)
• 2011: HPCC Systems (OSS)
HPCC Platform – A Brief History2

3. RELX Group
Introduction to HPCC Systems 3
• Scientific, Technical &
Medical
• Risk & Business
Analytics
• Legal
• Exhibitions

4. RELX Group's big data
technology, known as
HPCC Systems, allows
users to leverage
structured and
unstructured data,
opening up huge
possibilities for our
customers.
Introduction to HPCC Systems 4

5. HPCC Platform - Highlights
• C++
• Multi Node, Commodity Hardware -> Boutique Hardware
• Core Components:
• Thor: Data Refinery
• Roxie: Data Delivery
• ESP: Enterprise Service Platform
• ECL:
• Data Orientated, Functional / Declarative Language
• Creates Execution Graphs (native executables)
• Optimizing Compiler (Take II)
HPCC Platform - Highlights5

6. Introduction to HPCC Systems6
HPCC Visualization Framework

7. HPCC Visualization Framework - Goals
• Easy to embed in host web applications:
• JavaScript Micro Library
• No “library” dependencies: JQuery, React, Dojo, Bootstrap, etc.
• Comprehensive Suite of Visualizations:
• Third Party: Google, C3, AM Charts etc.
• HPCC: Typically D3 based
• Composition
• Consistent Data Interface
• Published Properties + Serialization
• Data Categories: 1D, 2D, ND, Hierarchy, Graph
HPCC Visualization Framework - Goals7

8. HPCC Visualization Framework – The Grand Tour
• Getting Started:
• Hello World
• Pie Chart
• Column Chart
• Multi Chart
• Published Properties:
• Dermatology
• Publishing a Property
• Serialization / Deserialization
• Composition:
• Data Analyst
HPCC Visualization Framework – The Grand Tour8

9. HPCC Platform + HPCC Visualization Framework
• Workunit Data + Column Chart
• Workunit Data + Alternative View
• Roxie Data + Column Chart
• HPCC Visualization Bundle (6.2 release timeline)
HPCC Platform + HPCC Visualization Framework9

10. Homepage: https://hpccsystems.com
GitHub: https://github.com/hpcc-systems