Databricks Certified Data Engineer - Associate
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In a data engineering project using Databricks, you are tasked with optimizing the performance of a Spark SQL query that frequently calculates the square root of values in a column for analytical purposes. The solution must be reusable across multiple queries and adhere to best practices for UDF (User-Defined Function) implementation in Spark SQL. Considering the need for performance optimization, reusability, and adherence to Spark SQL UDF best practices, which of the following approaches should you choose?
A
Directly use the built-in SQL function 'sqrt' in your queries without defining a UDF, as it is the most performant option.
B
Define a temporary SQL UDF using 'CREATE TEMPORARY FUNCTION sqrt AS 'your.package.SqrtUDF' USING JAR 'path/to/your/jarfile.jar'; and then use it in your queries.
C
Use a Python UDF (pandas_udf) for calculating the square root, as it offers better performance for numerical computations in Spark SQL._
D
Precompute the square root values and store them in a new column in your DataFrame to avoid runtime calculations.
E
Both B and C are correct approaches depending on the specific requirements and constraints of your project.