Yes, you're correct! When using dropDuplicates within foreachBatch, it operates only on the current micro-batch, so it removes duplicates in a stateless manner for each batch independently. Since there's no continuous state tracking across batches, y...
For using Databricks on an Intel i7 laptop:Resource Management: Rely on Databricks cloud clusters for intensive tasks to keep your laptop running smoothly.Configuration: Keep cluster sizes minimal when testing; most heavy lifting should stay on Datab...
I primarily use Databricks on Azure. The main reasons are its seamless integration with other Azure services like Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and Azure Data Factory, which makes data ingestion, storage, and processing straightforward and efficient...