Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments from Pluralsight

This course delves into the use of the Databricks connect utility to link up local development environments such as Jupyter Notebooks or Pycharm and Azure Databricks. This allows you to develop Spark applications locally and run them on the cloud.

For any developer working with Databricks, it is important to make working with this technology as seamless as possible. In this course, Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments, you'll delve into different integrations which can be applied to enable development of Spark applications in your own local environments, but run the jobs we define on the Azure Databricks service in the cloud. First, you'll learn how to set up the Databricks connect utility, which creates a local environment that is linked to a cloud-hosted Databricks workspace. Next, you'll discover how to use the environment set up with Databricks connect to link a local Jupyter notebook with a workspace on the Azure cloud. Finally, you'll explore the Databricks connect environment, and enable the spawning of jobs from an application developed in the PyCharm IDE, then execute them on the Azure cloud. Once you complete this course, you will have the skills required to combine the convenience of building apps in your own development environment and the compute power of Azure Databricks to build robust and highly performant applications.

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Course Overview

Setting up Databricks Connect

Connecting to Azure Databricks from a Local Jupyter Notebook

Connecting to Azure Databricks from PyCharm

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Know what's good

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Teaches Azure Databricks and Databricks connect utility, which are core tools for working with Big Data in the cloud

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments with these activities:

Review basic Apache Spark concepts and APIs

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Reinforce foundational skills in Spark to enhance understanding of course materials.

Browse courses on Apache Spark

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Go through Spark documentation or tutorials.
Practice writing Spark code in a local environment.

Read through Azure Databricks documentation on connecting local environments

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Gain theoretical knowledge on integrating local development environments with Azure Databricks.

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Visit the Azure Databricks website.
Locate and read through the documentation related to connecting local development environments.

Find a Databricks Connect Mentor

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Connect with experienced Databricks Connect users who can provide guidance and support.

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Attend industry events and meetups to network with professionals.
Join online communities and forums dedicated to Databricks Connect.
Reach out to potential mentors through LinkedIn or email.

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Participate in an online forum or discussion group related to Azure Databricks and local development environments

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Engage with peers to share knowledge, ask questions, and gain diverse perspectives on course-related topics.

Browse courses on Azure Databricks

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Find and join an online forum or discussion group.
Participate in discussions by sharing insights, asking questions, and responding to others.

Databricks Connect Tutorial

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Follow a step-by-step tutorial to learn about the features and usage of Databricks Connect.

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Read the documentation and watch the official videos provided by Databricks.
Follow along with the hands-on exercises provided in the tutorial.
Join the Databricks community forums and ask questions if you encounter any difficulties.

Complete a set of Databricks connect exercises

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Practice using the Databricks connect utility to improve understanding of local development environment integration.

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Set up the Databricks Connect utility in your local environment.
Connect to a workspace on Azure Databricks from a local Jupyter notebook.
Run a Spark job on Azure Databricks from PyCharm.

Databricks Connect Hands-on Exercises

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Practice using Databricks Connect to link up local development environments with Azure Databricks.

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Set up Databricks Connect and link to your workspace.
Create a local Jupyter notebook and connect to your Azure Databricks workspace.
Create a local PyCharm application and connect to your Azure Databricks workspace.
Run Spark applications locally using Databricks Connect.

Databricks Connect Meetup

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Attend or organize a meetup with other Databricks Connect users to share knowledge and collaborate.

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Find or create a local meetup group for Databricks Connect.
Attend meetups regularly and actively participate in discussions.
Organize a meetup and invite speakers or lead a session on Databricks Connect.

Databricks Connect Workshop

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Attend or organize a workshop to learn more about the advanced features and use cases of Databricks Connect.

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Find or create a workshop dedicated to Databricks Connect.
Register for the workshop and prepare any necessary materials.
Actively participate in the workshop, ask questions, and share your experiences.

Build a Spark application that runs on Azure Databricks using the Databricks connect library

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Apply knowledge of Databricks connect to create a functional Spark application with Azure Databricks integration.

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Set up a local development environment with Databricks connect.
Create a new Spark application in the local environment.
Configure the application to connect to Azure Databricks.
Run the application to perform data processing or analysis on Azure Databricks.

Databricks Connect Blog Post

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Write a blog post or create a video tutorial sharing your knowledge and experience using Databricks Connect.

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Choose a specific topic or aspect of Databricks Connect to focus on.
Gather information and resources to support your content.
Create an outline or storyboard for your blog post or video.
Write or record your content, ensuring it is clear, concise, and engaging.
Proofread and publish your blog post or video tutorial.

Contribute to the Databricks Connect Open Source Project

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Contribute to the open source development of Databricks Connect to enhance its features and capabilities.

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Review the Databricks Connect GitHub repository.
Identify areas where you can contribute or improve.
Fork the repository and create a branch for your changes.
Develop and test your contributions.
Submit a pull request with your changes and documentation.
Work with the Databricks Connect community to review and merge your contributions.

Career center

Learners who complete Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Database Administrator

Database Administrators (DBAs) are responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of databases. They ensure that databases are running smoothly, data is secure, and backups are in place. The Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments course may be useful for aspiring Database Administrators because it teaches how to use Azure Databricks, a cloud-based data warehousing platform. This course can help Database Administrators learn how to use Azure Databricks to manage data, create data models, and perform data analysis.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers plan, build, test, and maintain data pipelines to manage the flow of data. They work closely with Data Analysts and Data Scientists to ensure that the data used for analysis is clean, accurate, and accessible. The Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments course may be useful for aspiring Data Engineers because it teaches how to use Azure Databricks, a cloud-based data engineering platform, to develop and execute Spark applications. This course can help Data Engineers learn how to use Azure Databricks to perform data transformations, data cleansing, and other data engineering tasks.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. They work with a variety of programming languages and technologies to create software that meets the needs of users. The Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments course may be useful for aspiring Software Engineers because it teaches how to use Azure Databricks, a cloud-based data engineering platform. This course can help Software Engineers learn how to use Azure Databricks to develop and execute Spark applications, which can be used for a variety of data processing tasks.

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Data Analyst

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Data Scientist

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Business Analyst

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DevOps Engineer

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Cloud Architect

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Systems Administrator

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. They work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments course may be useful for aspiring Project Managers because it teaches how to use Azure Databricks, a cloud-based data engineering platform. This course can help Project Managers learn how to use Azure Databricks to manage data engineering projects.

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Security Analyst

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Database Designer

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Data Architect

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IT Consultant

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Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analysts work to ensure that data is managed in a consistent and compliant manner. They develop and implement data governance policies and procedures, and they work with stakeholders to ensure that data is used in an ethical and responsible manner. The Integrating Azure Databricks with Local Development Environments course may be useful for aspiring Data Governance Analysts because it teaches how to use Azure Databricks, a cloud-based data engineering platform. This course can help Data Governance Analysts learn how to use Azure Databricks to manage data in a consistent and compliant manner.

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