Save dataframe to the same variable

[alesventus]

I would like to know if there is any difference if I save dataframe during tranformation to itself as first code or to new dataframe as second example.

Thanks

log_df = log_df.withColumn("process_timestamp",from_utc_timestamp(lit(current_timestamp()),"Europe/Amsterdam")) 

or 

new_df = log_df.withColumn("process_timestamp",from_utc_timestamp(lit(current_timestamp()),"Europe/Amsterdam")) 

[Kaniz_Fatma]

Hi @alesventus, When saving a DataFrame after transformation, there is no difference between saving it to itself or a new DataFrame. Both approaches will result in the same output.

Sources:
- [Docs: dataframes-python](https://docs.databricks.com/getting-started/dataframes-python.html)