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Are you making these common mistakes in Databricks? In this video, we break down the top 10 pitfalls that data engineers, both new and experienced, fall into when working with Databricks and Spark. From treating Databricks like a simple Jupyter Notebook to neglecting the power of Delta Lake and proper version control, we cover the essential best practices that will elevate your data engineering skills.
If you've ever found yourself debugging a failed production job in the middle of the night or wondering why your queries are crawling at a snail's pace, this video is for you. Learn how to optimize your workflows, write more efficient code, and harness the full potential of the Databricks platform. Avoid these common blunders and start building robust, scalable, and maintainable data pipelines today!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: The Databricks Mistakes We All Make
0:22 - #1 This is Not Your Jupyter Notebook
1:03 - #2 The Power of Spark!
1:43 - #3 Caching df.cache()
2:17 - #4 Delta Format!
2:46 - #5 Hardcoded Secrets!
3:16 - #6 Use Proper Logging!
3:47 - #7 Schema Drift!
4:17 - #8 Modularize and Parameterize!
4:52 - #9 Partitioning
5:24 - #10 Version Control
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Chris Gambill is a data engineering consultant and educator with 25+ years of experience helping organizations modernize their data stacks. As founder of Gambill Data, he specializes in data strategy, cloud migration, and building resilient analytics platforms for mid-market and enterprise clients. He’s passionate about making real-world data engineering accessible.

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