topic Re: Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow in Data Engineering

Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow

Coffee77 — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:38:26 GMT

Hi guys!

Working recently in fully understanding (and helping others...) Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB) and having fun creating some diagrams with DAB flow at high level. First one contains flow with a simple deployment in PROD and second one contains the same but considering a potential previous TEST environment. My question is about whether these diagrams are correct or partially correct and am i missing out something else? 🤔 I'd like to get feedback to leave as is, improve or fix while keeping them kind of "simple" 😉 Thanks!!

First High Level Diagram:

DAB High Level Diagram

Second high level diagram, including potential TEST environment:

DAB with Tests High Level Diagram

Thanks in advance!

Re: Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow

ManojkMohan — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:25:30 GMT

@Coffee77

Bundle Validation / Dry-run Step:
Add a step before deployment to validate the bundle using commands like databricks bundle validate
Artifact Build Step (if relevant): If your repository includes built artifacts such as Python wheels or JAR files, include an explicit build step
Parameterization : Highlight secure handling and injection of secrets or runtime parameters via environment variables.
Error Handling / Rollback: Add a visual for failure scenarios with logging, notification,

Re: Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow

Coffee77 — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:50:44 GMT

Interesting, I think your suggestion can be indeed added while still keeping simple enough. I'll incorporate, thanks!

Re: Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow

Coffee77 — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:11:17 GMT

By the way, (I think) I fully understand your first 3 points. Concerning 4th one, I know how to include tracing, logs, etc BUT how or where could I get guidance or documentation or best practices for rollback actions. It is not an easy point, right?

Re: Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow

Coffee77 — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:27:29 GMT

Updated first high-level diagram. Now, it looks like this way:

DAB High Level Diagram v1.1

Re: Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow

ManojkMohan — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:42:31 GMT

@Coffee77

Databricks deployment best practices and rollback: https://docs.databricks.com/dev-tools/databricks-cli.html

Backup and restore practices: https://docs.databricks.com/administration-guide/account-settings/workspace-backups.html

Schedule regular exports to safe locations and test restores docs.databricks.com best practices

Re: Databricks Asset Bundles - High Level Diagrams Flow

Coffee77 — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:52:53 GMT

I will go only with latest version then 😉, that can be applied to any other lower environment for QA or testing.