Data Engineering with Azure Databricks: Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions with Azure Databricks

Master end-to-end data engineering on Azure Databricks. From data ingestion and Delta Lake to CI/CD and real-time streaming, build secure, scalable, and performant data solutions with Spark, Unity Catalog, and ML tools.Key FeaturesBuild scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and Delta LakeAutomate workflows and manage data governance with Unity CatalogLearn real-time processing and structured streaming with practical use casesImplement CI/CD, DevOps, and security for production-ready data solutionsExplore Databricks-native ML, AutoML, and Generative AI integrationBook Description"Data Engineering with Azure Databricks" is your essential guide to building scalable, secure, and high-performing data pipelines using the powerful Databricks platform on Azure. Designed for data engineers, architects, and developers, this book demystifies the complexities of Spark-based workloads, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and real-time data processing.Beginning with the foundational role of Azure Databricks in modern data engineering, you'll explore how to set up robust environments, manage data ingestion with Auto Loader, optimize Spark performance, and orchestrate complex workflows using tools like Azure Data Factory and Airflow.The book offers deep dives into structured streaming, Delta Live Tables, and Delta Lake's ACID features for data reliability and schema evolution. You'll also learn how to manage security, compliance, and access controls using Unity Catalog, and gain insights into managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and Terraform.With a special focus on machine learning and generative AI, the final chapters guide you in automating model workflows, leveraging MLflow, and fine-tuning large language models on Databricks. Whether you're building a modern data lakehouse or operationalizing analytics at scale, this book provides the tools and insights you need.What you will learnSet up a full-featured Azure Databricks environmentImplement batch and streaming ingestion using Auto LoaderOptimize Spark jobs with partitioning and cachingBuild real-time pipelines with structured streaming and Spark Declarative PipelinesManage data governance using Unity CatalogOrchestrate production workflows with jobs and ADFApply CI/CD best practices with Azure DevOps and GitSecure data with RBAC, encryption, and compliance standardsUse MLflow and Feature Store for ML pipelinesBuild generative AI applications in DatabricksWho this book is forThis book is for data engineers, solution architects, cloud professionals, and software engineers seeking to build robust and scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks. Whether you're migrating legacy systems, implementing a modern lakehouse architecture, or optimizing data workflows for performance, this guide will help you leverage the full power of Databricks on Azure. A basic understanding of Python, Spark, and cloud infrastructure is recommended.Table of ContentsThe Role of Azure Databricks in Modern Data EngineeringSetting up an End-To-End Azure Databricks EnvironmentData Ingestion Strategies for Azure DatabricksData Engineering with Apache SparkBuilding Real-Time Data PipelinesWorking with Delta Lake: ACID Transactions and Schema EvolutionAutomating Data Systems with Lakeflow Spark Declarative PipelinesOrchestrating Data Workflows: From Notebooks to ProductionCI/CD and DevOps for Azure DatabricksOptimizing Query Performance and Cost ManagementSecurity, Compliance, and Data GovernanceMachine Learning and AI on Databricks Read more