Do not get the current access token from entry_point or variables. Databricks SDK has built-in authentication, which can be used even for REST API calls. #databricks https://databrickster.medium.com/just-because-you-can-do-it-in-databricks-doesnt-mea...
Sharing the latest update on Databricks Genie.The written article is in 3 versions to make it easy to follow the journey:Version 1 covers the initial releaseVersion 2 includes the major improvementsVersion 3 has the latest updates till 2026 Agent...
Security is evolving at an unprecedented pace shifting from human-driven threats to AI-powered attacks that operate continuously at machine speed. Attackers are now leveraging automation, large language models, and intelligent agents to identify vuln...
Do not use entry_point to get workspace_id, job_id, run_id, and other metadata. There is a ready, stable solution to do that. More good/bad practices on: https://www.sunnydata.ai/blog/databricks-multi-statement-transactions https://databrickster.medi...
The biggest difference is that Genie is now aware of your data and file structure and can propose multiple enhancements to your files. Works excellently also with DABS. #databricks more news https://databrickster.medium.com/databricks-news-2026-week-...
I’ve been exploring Databricks Genie Code and wanted to share a few practical observations from early usage.What stands out to me is that Genie Code feels less like a traditional coding assistant and more like an agentic workflow assistant. It does n...
I’ve been testing Genie Code in Databricks and wanted to understand not just the UX, but the actual cost behavior.My impression so far:for simple code edits / code assistance, it looks almost free,but if Genie Code starts doing things that involve re...
I was looking at the cost inferred by genie, but i'm not understanding how genie usage is calculated, i looked the system.billing.usage table, can you tell me if i can use this to filter genie usage.
Imagine having your dashboards, data, and data apps right in your pocket—accessible anytime, anywhere—without being tied to your desk.No laptop. No waiting. Just insights when you need them.Here’s what this unlocks in the real world A business leade...
What is the official release date?
I'm the biggest, the best, better than the rest. #databricks https://databrickster.medium.com/databricks-news-2026-week-12-16-march-2026-to-22-march-2026-c4a60b713f9e
If you’ve been working with newer clusters in Databricks, chances are you’ve noticed the term Photon appearing in your cluster configuration or query profiles. At first glance, it might look like just another performance feature—but in reality, Photo...
Databricks Asset Bundles is now Declarative Automation Bundles. It is not only a name change. Now we can use the new direct engine, just specify the engine in the bundle. It is even possible to set a different engine per target and use the older styl...
Databricks keeps pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in data and AI, and the new Genie Code capability is another exciting step forward.With Genie Code, teams can interact with their data using natural language and automatically generate code t...
Genie Code is doing an amazing job with dashboarding. I have redesigned all my dashboards, and they now look much more polished and user-friendly.
Modern data platforms require constant monitoring and maintenance. From pipeline failures to schema changes, data engineers often spend a large portion of their time reacting to operational issues rather than building new solutions. This is where bac...
Now you need SQL in production because the Lakehouse finally supports real multi-statement transactions. I took a detailed look at what happens in the success scenario in Delta Lake. #databricks https://databrickster.medium.com/now-you-need-sql-in-pr...
OneLake can be easily federated in Unity Catalog. For federation, you can use Access Connector credentials. #databricks See how I set federation on video on https://databrickster.medium.com/databricks-news-2026-week-9-23-february-2026-to-1-march-2026...
