Databricks Interview Questions

What is Databricks and how does it work with Apache Spark?

Databricks is a cloud-based unified data analytics platform that provides a collaborative environment for big data and AI workloads

What is MLflow, and how is it used with Databricks?

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What is “time travel” in Delta Lake?

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What is Databricks and how does it work with Apache Spark?

By.Yogesh

14/11/2024

What is MLflow, and how is it used with Databricks?

What is “time travel” in Delta Lake?