Hi Databricks Community! 👋

I'm currently preparing for the Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark exam, and I’ve noticed there’s been a recent update to the exam pattern as of June 2025. I’m reaching out to gather insights, resources, and advice from those who’ve either recently taken the exam or are also preparing for it.

🆕 What I Know So Far About the New Exam Format:

• Total Questions: 45

• Time Limit: 90 minutes (reduced from the previous format)

• New Emphasis: Certain topics seem to have increased in importance, possibly including more practical, scenario-based questions or newer Spark features.

❓ What I’m Hoping to Learn From the Community:

📚 Study Materials & Learning Resources

• What courses or training programs have you found most aligned with the latest exam format?

• Are there any specific Databricks Academy modules, YouTube channels, or MOOCs you’d recommend?

• Any official documentation, whitepapers, or books that helped you solidify key Spark concepts?

📝 Practice Questions & Mock Exams

• Where can I find mock exams or question banks that reflect the new 2025 format and question types?

• Any websites or platforms offering realistic practice tests or simulations?

• If you’ve come across sample questions on newer or tricky topics, I’d love to see a few examples.

💡 Insights from Real Exam Experiences (Post-June 2025)

If you’ve recently taken the exam (after the new pattern update), I’d be incredibly grateful to hear about your experience:

• How did you manage your time during the test — was it tight or manageable?

• Which topics or types of questions showed up most often?

• Were there any surprising areas that you hadn’t expected to be covered?

• What study approach or strategy helped you the most in passing the exam?

I know everyone's experience is different, but even a few tips or insights could go a long way in helping those of us preparing now. 🙏
If you’ve got links, screenshots, tips, or even just encouragement, I’d love to hear it!

Thanks in advance and best of luck to anyone else on the same journey. 🚀